This movie tells the story of a white suburban housewife dissatisfied with her life and looking for a way to escape the monotony. She finds her calling when she gets a jigsaw puzzle as a birthday gift and realizes she has a natural talent for it. The spark, however, ignites more than just her passion for the game; It restructures her entire world. By the end of the movie she ends up being someone else entirely, almost like a butterfly breaking out of its cucoon and flying away. The cucoon is her husband and the structure of control that he subjects upon her.
It's a good movie flavored by the engaging performances by the lead actors Kelly MacDonald and Irrfan Khan. It further benefits from a balanced screenplay that manages to inject humor in places where you would least expect it. It also reflects on life and meaning of choices, which makes you think and that is what sticks with you long after the credits roll. Though the ending is almost predictable (almost!), it leaves you satisfied for having watched a well-made movie.
It's a good movie flavored by the engaging performances by the lead actors Kelly MacDonald and Irrfan Khan. It further benefits from a balanced screenplay that manages to inject humor in places where you would least expect it. It also reflects on life and meaning of choices, which makes you think and that is what sticks with you long after the credits roll. Though the ending is almost predictable (almost!), it leaves you satisfied for having watched a well-made movie.