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AxgrinderOct 16, 2016

Better than expected. I read the pro reviews before attending, plus I’m not a huge Ben Affleck fan, so I had low expectations going in but, I found “the accountant” to be pretty entertaining. Not sure why the critics are ripping it soBetter than expected. I read the pro reviews before attending, plus I’m not a huge Ben Affleck fan, so I had low expectations going in but, I found “the accountant” to be pretty entertaining. Not sure why the critics are ripping it so unmercifully, because its way better than the majority of the mid-summer crap than Hollywood churned out (again) this year. Part of the enjoyment has to do with the sound effects, and the deep and rhythmically powerful report of Affleck’s weapon of choice, which I found to be totally awesome.

The movie is a little bit John Wick, given the frequency of kill shots to the head, but mostly I found the story line to be reminiscent of a Batman or Marvel Comic book movie plot, without the super-hero costumes or super-hero powers, (though towards the end Affleck’s character does absorb enough explosions and punches to strain the credulity of even novice moviegoers). The knock on Ben Affleck is that his acting has a bit of an emotionally restricted range to begin with, and thus playing a character with a high-functioning form of Autism is right up his alley, but it works for him in this movie, so who cares. Anna Kendrick shines, and makes the most out of a somewhat limited role. Hopefully, we will start to see more movies with her in a lead role.… Expand

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jdb26354Oct 18, 2016

The Accountant has the makings of a franchise. You have a protagonist with a personality disorder, a classic yin and yang between math and violence, a tension between apparently dark means and potentially noble ends, and a lead actor who fitsThe Accountant has the makings of a franchise. You have a protagonist with a personality disorder, a classic yin and yang between math and violence, a tension between apparently dark means and potentially noble ends, and a lead actor who fits the role extremely well. Think of a modern version of Clint Eastwood as The Man With No Name in the spaghetti westerns of Sergio Leone. True, the story has too much clutter in terms of subplots, but by the time those flaws became apparent, I was hooked on the main character and the puzzle. The primary villain was also quite interesting and well played. Audiences respond to a movie’s entertainment value, while critics, sometimes in a misguided pursuit of professional craft, can miss this fundamental point, and appear to have done so in this case. I suspect the audience ratings will continue to far outpace those of the critics and, in this case, go with the wisdom of the crowd.… Expand

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BrianMcCriticOct 15, 2016

An action film that starts slow, but builds into a pretty fun time. The story is told with many flashbacks and while I figured out most of the surprising reveals they all make sense and don't hurt the film. Overall I was entertainedAn action film that starts slow, but builds into a pretty fun time. The story is told with many flashbacks and while I figured out most of the surprising reveals they all make sense and don't hurt the film. Overall I was entertained throughout and Affleck outside the bat suit shows he has the action style down pat. B+… Expand

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herman73trioOct 18, 2016

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Wolf's family : husband and wife with their two kids visit a school for autistic with the hope that they will find a solution for Christian.

In present day…Christian Wolf (Ben Affleck) is a already the owner of C.P.A office "ZZZ Accountant", one day he helps old couples with tax problems, and he settled it for them, these old couples so happy then offered him their ranch so he can do his hobby : shooting…anytime he want to. Then, comes the offer from LivingRobotics C.E.O and owner Lamar Black (John Lightgow) to get a very close look to all booking, and on the process he get acquainted with this junior accounting staff, Dana Cummings (Anna Kendricks)

Meanwhile, a soon will be retired Treasury Department agent Raymond King (J.K Simmons) assigns an analyst Marybeth Medina (Cynthia Addai-Robinson) to investigate a mysterious person that always caught by a surveillance camera in several countries along with some international criminals. Medina accept this job reluctantly under King's threat,that he will revealed her dark covered past that will put her in jail for good.

As the investigations goes, Wolf share his finding on the company 15 years booking with Dana, that something is wrong with the bookings.That now and then there's a leak, and to where did those leakage go? How?And why? But this leakage finding only just bring in Brax a vicious assassin into action.Then, Lamar stop Chris to stop the booking investigation.Chris cannot accept that. He begins to anxious because he must finish his job. Whatever he started must finished perfectly. Withouthis knowledge, a reservation is made on him. Brax and his team will execute them both. But only to find out that The Accountant not just an accountant that really good calculating with numbers of books, but also expert on calculating a person's lifetime. When Chris found out that a contract also made on Dana, he went mad and star a rampage killings.

This Christian Wolf character is really unique, who once just an autism boy,but then grew up with a career as an accountant, not in a big reputation company but work with high profile most wanted international dangerous criminals. And the screenplay is so clever keep a question (I don't know if other audiences sense this) how the hell a man with end up in a dark career like this, some audiences perhaps begin to question this when viewed Christian Wolf once service in US Army more then 10 years before. Ben Affleck acting – not an Oscar level – but show a maturity from time to time, I admit that for quiet a while it's look like I see a bit shadow of Bruce Wayne from his eye look. He looks so convincing to perform when this character snap for the first time related to his job as an accountant. The emotions he hold between him and Dana, the sudden bumbling when he wave bye to the couple old husband and wives after he save them from being hostage by 2 hit men that sent to kill him (he killed the 2 hit men with cold blood). At this parts looks like I've shown Chris transform from a thorough autism shy bashful accountant into another persona :skillful killer with no remorse.

Anna Kendrick also a good choice to perform Dana Cummings, a junior accountant staff with warm personality, simple and sincere. She is the first person after so many years that give him a deep impression and make him care much, deep enough to defend her with all his got. He will stop at nothing to keep her alive. I enjoy the chemistry build bit by bit between this 2 characters.

Other thing that I like so much about this movie is that like I watch several stand alone movies in 1 packet kind like several mini spin off stories inside main story. The family, 2 Treasury Department agents, Christian Wolf and his interaction with Dana, the ruthless assassin Brax. But all goes smooth into one direction, and I said to my self "Woww..what is going down? And then finally "What the hell?"

I also gave credit to all support cast, J.K Simmons plays character Kings solidly as an uncompromising superior that will do anything to gain his will. Chyntia Addai Robinson also give her good play as a Treasury agent under pressure. And John Berthal already gave very nasty impression since the beginning until his character

Then I browse about the director, then I struck on movie "Warrior" (Joe Edgerton and Tom hardy), I already saw that movie, a very emotion touch sport drama. Gavin O Connor gave a very good piece of work that he combined drama, violence and inter- characters conflict as a wholesale spectacle to us. And he did it again.

And another thing, since I'm from Indonesia, I really surprise this movie use #PencakSilat and #BahasaIndonesia. When the father train his sons pencaksilat under professional trainer, the trainer suggested to had enough training for that day, but the father insist with a reason that he must know his sons limit and it's the trainer job to find out. And the young Chris said "Tak apa apa, lanjutkan saja" (It's alright, keep continues). Then it's just like a moment for young Chris to find himself that day, to overcome his autism to face life.

My conclusion is this, with all those premises, stand alone stories that the script give, all it takes just one emphatic reason to bring out the action. Kinda cliché but, you don't need any difficult reason for a personality with autism background to defend what he care for. Finally, The Accountant is a calm with effective deadly moves. It's really #GoodWillHuntingMeetJackReacher. Rate : 8/10… Expand

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Muskrat147Oct 19, 2016

Stylish, offbeat, and tense, The Accountant seizes the viewers' attention and grasps it for the rest of its run time with its well crafted action sequences, complex performances, and fantastic direction.

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RazvNov 4, 2016

Great movie with beautifully written characters and a great plot to back everything up. The actors do a great job and the directing is top notch as well. I couldn't recommend it more if you're craving for an intense yet meaningful action drama.

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CharlieBrown8Jan 11, 2018

I'm frankly stunned by how critics treat this gem of a movie. What have these people been smoking?? This is a fantastic piece of filmmaking, with many fresh ideas, excellent acting on all parts, and one of the most a wonderful and deeplyI'm frankly stunned by how critics treat this gem of a movie. What have these people been smoking?? This is a fantastic piece of filmmaking, with many fresh ideas, excellent acting on all parts, and one of the most a wonderful and deeply emotional twists near the end that I've seen in a long time. And for the most part, I never guessed what would happen next, which is not what one can say of most movies these days. How on earth is this movie scoffed at with such disdain by critics? Do yourself a favor, forget the critics, and just enjoy the ride. Implausible premise? Hell yes, but who cared about that in the last 50 thrillers and action flicks that got better ratings, if its wonderfully entertaining? Exactly.… Expand

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dc127Aug 3, 2017

I wasn't sure what this movie was about going in. I wasn't sure if Ben Affleck's character was going to be a good guy or a bad guy. After seeing it he is mostly a good guy, but with some pretty dark shades. Overall I really enjoyed the movie.I wasn't sure what this movie was about going in. I wasn't sure if Ben Affleck's character was going to be a good guy or a bad guy. After seeing it he is mostly a good guy, but with some pretty dark shades. Overall I really enjoyed the movie. Some people may not like the fact that Affleck's character has Aspergers and a number of psychological traits that are not always consistently written. Still, I liked all of the actors and thought they did a good job with the material.… Expand

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yekimevolOct 24, 2016

I call this film the perfect Hitman movie, from that you can surmise some of the plot and type of action the viewer will see. Were it differs, is in the great story telling with scenes similar to that of the first part of die hard that giveI call this film the perfect Hitman movie, from that you can surmise some of the plot and type of action the viewer will see. Were it differs, is in the great story telling with scenes similar to that of the first part of die hard that give the view a great insite that explains the deep intricacy's of Ben Affleck's character the accountant who is a Autistic Maths genius, a expect soldier and explains his motives well. The film isn't all action however and has sections of levity from the mannerisms of Affleck's characters autism, infact the cinema audience laughed more at this than the last ten comedys that ive seen, so it broke the action and narrative seens up well.… Expand

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Compi24Oct 21, 2016

A compelling, subtle performance from Ben Affleck is what'll ultimately keep the audience in their seats as they watch "The Accountant," a slightly implausible, plodding thriller with a call-it-from-a-mile-away twist and some generalA compelling, subtle performance from Ben Affleck is what'll ultimately keep the audience in their seats as they watch "The Accountant," a slightly implausible, plodding thriller with a call-it-from-a-mile-away twist and some general narrative issues plaguing it all throughout. Gavin O'Connor's frenetic action direction also helps sweeten the deal offered by this mostly enjoyable romp through corporate America's darkest, most violent depths.… Expand

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WheelzFourReelzNov 9, 2016

While not quite as good as I was hoping, The Accountant is a fascinating and entertaining character study with some great acting and solid action. It definitely doesn't deserve the negative reviews it's been getting.

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RobBob99Oct 23, 2016

The Accountant is one of the more interesting character study films I've seen in a good while, at least until it isn't. Ben Affleck's gives it his all in a subdued and nuanced performance which lead to one of his best performances to date.The Accountant is one of the more interesting character study films I've seen in a good while, at least until it isn't. Ben Affleck's gives it his all in a subdued and nuanced performance which lead to one of his best performances to date. The film has too many subplots, it has too many characters and it does go on too long. However, the good out ways the negatives here and I hope this can become a new franchise in the future.… Expand

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Aaron_WassermanOct 29, 2016

The Accountant is one of the best movies I have ever seen. A thrilling and smart film that keeps you on the edge of your seats. Filled with captivating performances. As well as white dialogue and intense action sequences

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KrissTolliday14Nov 13, 2016

Ben Affleck is becoming one of Hollywood's hottest sells. The movies he directs are strong and his recent performances are turning heads, he was the best thing about Batman V Superman after months of scepticism, and with The Accountant he isBen Affleck is becoming one of Hollywood's hottest sells. The movies he directs are strong and his recent performances are turning heads, he was the best thing about Batman V Superman after months of scepticism, and with The Accountant he is proving to be able to add depth to a titular action hero. Here he plays the Accountant, an autistic man having grown up learning very violent ways to defend himself from his militaristic father. Whilst un-cooking the books for deadly clientele he uses these skills to good measure until some rather lethal people start to hunt him down. The Accountant starts slow, showing a good 50 minutes of maths and numbers before any plot really kicks in but it is when it does that it really takes hold. This accountant is violent, nasty and emotionless and he makes for a rather interesting protagonist. It isn't the plot that keeps this going it is the backstory of the character. Whilst learning of his past the film hits its peak and when it returns to the main narrative it does derail slightly. This does make it rather messy as there is a lot going on with many expositional accountancy speeches that are confusing as anything, but don't see this for the numbers see it for the action set pieces and Affleck's performance. Other performers aren't given the room like Affleck but Jon Bernthal does also bring weight to his character. Kendrick gets sidelined as the story unfolds and Simmons has played characters like this in his sleep, that's not to say he isn't good here mind. Others are given smaller roles but really it is Affleck's accountant that you are here to watch. Forget about the films many flaws, contrivances and tangled narrative and go switch off for two hours and enjoy a good solid action thriller. It is a lot more fun then it is given credit for.… Expand

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funmoviesOct 22, 2016

Great movie. Not your usual action movie. Original and well written. Maybe your not your usual hero. It is hard to relate to a character with very little emotional range.

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KBrydenOct 27, 2016

The Accountant is a sometimes confusing but highly entertaining movie. It gives another insight into the hidden mind of the autistic person, and some understanding. I had trouble hearing some of the dialogue, and piecing the plot togetherThe Accountant is a sometimes confusing but highly entertaining movie. It gives another insight into the hidden mind of the autistic person, and some understanding. I had trouble hearing some of the dialogue, and piecing the plot together but found it exciting and great entertainment. I recommend it. I would say that movie critics are a jaded lot, and should try making one.… Expand

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madmoviemanNov 29, 2016

If you like a good thriller, this is the sort of film that will entertain and engage you, but do little else. Whilst The Accountant features some great performances and some moderately interesting thrills, it’s also a bit of a let-down whenIf you like a good thriller, this is the sort of film that will entertain and engage you, but do little else. Whilst The Accountant features some great performances and some moderately interesting thrills, it’s also a bit of a let-down when it comes to the overall mystery, which gets more and more convoluted and confused as the film progresses, making it feel a lot more like a slow trudge to the finish than a proper thriller should be.

However, this isn’t necessarily a bad film, and the main reason for that is the performances. Above all, Ben Affleck is amazing in the lead role. Playing a genius man with autism, he’s both likable and exciting, but also gives off a brooding and intimidating intensity that makes his character far more interesting, providing the majority of the film’s overall mystery.

What’s more is that he suits the wide range of genres in this film very well. His dramatic intensity is second to none, but as he proved with his performance in Batman v Superman, he’s actually a very good action star, and does a great job when the film moves away from its slower, more dialogue-based intrigue.

Alongside Affleck, there’s a heap of A-listers in the supporting roles. Whilst not all of them are so impressive (the likes of Anna Kendrick and Cynthia Addai-Robinson aren’t the most engaging to watch), J.K. Simmons is excellent in providing emotional intrigue in a very calm and quiet role, whilst Jon Bernthal and John Lithgow also impress in smaller roles.

For the most part, the performances are the best thing about The Accountant. However, I have to say that I really enjoyed everything about the opening act. Promising a cerebral and patient thriller, director Gavin O’Connor does well to set up the various plots that will all eventually come to a head, thanks to a confident and consistently gritty style (in the vein of the TV show Homeland), whilst the screenplay plants a whole host of seeds for future excitement that got me very interested.

However, following the captivating first act, the entire film begins to take a dive. O’Connor continues his gritty style well, but the mixing of intense, dialogue-based thrills and big-budget shoot-outs doesn’t really fit all that well, and whilst Ben Affleck manages to bridge the genres well, the rest of the film feels a little stuck in the wilderness with regards to what sort of film it wants to be.

The biggest problem, though, is the way the plot becomes so increasingly convoluted and messy as the film goes on. Whilst the plethora of characters and side plots early on gives the promise of various thrills, The Accountant ultimately becomes incredibly inconsistent in its focus and pacing of those stories.

In short, we spend far too long focused on one story or other (often up to twenty minutes without seeing any other characters), and the film unfortunately begins to take on an anthology style, ruining the overall story arc’s intensity and mystery. As a result, I was left bewildered as to what was really going on, and as the pacing begins to worsen as the film goes on, it feels like a longer and longer watch, offering little more in terms of intrigue and unpredictability.

Overall, whilst I was impressed by many elements of this movie, I was ultimately disappointed. The central performance by Ben Affleck is brilliant, and the entire first act is enthralling, but the way that the story takes such a dive as the film goes on, becoming more and more convoluted, and as a result more and more uninteresting and difficult to follow, was a huge shame to see.… Expand

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Fluid_DynamicsOct 14, 2016

Very entertaining. Typically we can understand where some critics are coming from, but their response to this one had us and the reviewers near us a bit baffled. We think audiences are going to enjoy this a lot more, and many critics got itVery entertaining. Typically we can understand where some critics are coming from, but their response to this one had us and the reviewers near us a bit baffled. We think audiences are going to enjoy this a lot more, and many critics got it wrong this time. The film is a nice blend of drama, action, and thought. However, it’s written differently than the usual fare, which also lends to some unexpected dialog. I think the discontinuity here is one of what your expectations are going in. One final note: the probabilities a few professional critics mentioned aren’t as low as they purport. Talented professionals at the top of any field have a tendency to run into each other eventually. Go see this film, you’ll have a good time.… Expand

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mrmonsterOct 14, 2016

This movie is absolutely amazing. For the life of me I cannot see why the critics gave it so much hate. The action scenes are great, the script is great, and the characters (particularly Ben Affleck's) are all amazing. Plus, Ben Affleck andThis movie is absolutely amazing. For the life of me I cannot see why the critics gave it so much hate. The action scenes are great, the script is great, and the characters (particularly Ben Affleck's) are all amazing. Plus, Ben Affleck and Anna Kendrick had amazing chemistry.… Expand

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GinaKOct 14, 2016

The Accountant is an interesting and eccentric movie that is well worth seeing. But it is unconventional and has some faults, and perhaps that’s why a lot of critics I trust had a bad day with it and gave it low marks it does not deserve. BenThe Accountant is an interesting and eccentric movie that is well worth seeing. But it is unconventional and has some faults, and perhaps that’s why a lot of critics I trust had a bad day with it and gave it low marks it does not deserve. Ben Affleck and all the other actors are excellent. The problem, I think, lies in the editing. The “childhood” section goes on much too long (I was thinking about what to have for dinner), but the rest of the film moved along in a hectic “autistic” mode, which helps you make sense of things in a strange way and makes Christian Wolff (Affleck) very sympathetic. If you “go with it,” The Accountant is a very enjoyable film with its own version of a happy ending. I’d like a sequel!… Expand

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DBurkeGOct 16, 2016

I am 54 and have seen quite a lot of action movies. There are years in which I saw over 100 in the theater. Once in a while there is a film that seems to have everything going for it, but it comes across flat. Other films, usually becauseI am 54 and have seen quite a lot of action movies. There are years in which I saw over 100 in the theater. Once in a while there is a film that seems to have everything going for it, but it comes across flat. Other films, usually because of the lead actor, are fun to watch even though they really are not good films. The Accountant is an excellent film because everything about it is good. The Equalizer was a straightforward gem, not really imaginative, but perfectly executed. John Wick was top notch with some new elements, and the new elements pushed it above most of the genre. The Accountant gives us a perfectly crafted protagonist. We get to know why he is the way he is. He is created in this film and the process of learning his back ground is not damaging to the movie. The back story is not senseless or drawn out. The action is solid and real. I find overblown action quite entertaining, but this isn't that sort of film. There is still plenty of action, and frankly, a lot of the film that is not action is so well shot, acted, and edited, that I was completely engaged as if it was one good chase scene after another.

Why so many bad reviews? They wanted a different movie. One professional wanted more action. Another was left cold by the fact that this film is abnormally complicated for an action movie. They want Taken or Lethal Weapon. Frankly I am a bit surprised. Critics usually watch SO MANY films that they pan decent films because they offer nothing new. They are just like a hundred other films. Critics often lead us astray by recommending pretty mediocre films that are being recommended because they are telling a story seldom told, or doing it in a new way, not because it is actually an excellent film. This film should have been right up their alley, but I guess a lot of them were not up to the content, simply wanted to **** or got tricked into thinking the film was going to be something else. The public seems to have understood what they were going to see and appreciated how it was done.

I ask myself a question about movies; was that movie as good as that movie could be? Was it miscast? Did the actor lack the talent for the role, or was the actor misdirected? Was the filming or editing distracting or boring? Were there logic mistakes noticed during the film, or nagging after the film? In the end, was that particular film as good as that particular film could be? If you go see Die Hard and expect to see The Matrix then you screwed yourself. It isn't the movies fault if you WANTED it to be something else. It isn't your fault if the movie failed at what it was trying to do. If the movie wasn't a story that could be good or great, then the producers made a bad choice. If it could have been great but was miscast or misdirected then shame on them. The Accountant is the perfect version of itself. Ben Affleck is perfect. The filming and editing is perfect. The cast in general is good. The little tricks and reveals of the plot/story are logical. Some people may be lost by the little tricks and reveals, but that is why there are comic books and there are novels. Not everyone is suited for everything. To bad for you that you went to the wrong movie. Both my wife and I missed a plot point. When we said "Oh, that was explained by, or really was, X." to each other, we were even happier with the film. The strings we thought were left untied, were neatly tied off after all. This is an action movie, not Citizen Kane. It is not some new adventure like the original Star Wars. Don't expect to be mesmerized. See this film expecting to watch a film worthy of your attention.… Expand

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sendingsignalOct 17, 2016

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I went into this movie knowing nothing but the name of it, and the metacritic score so I had low expectations. I just picked it semi-randomly because I needed to pass the time that day unexpectedly and I didn't want to get into anything too "good" because I might have to leave. Anyway, long story short, this one hit me in the heart. I'm on the autistic spectrum somewhere (very high functioning, also bipolar) and multiple members of my family are autistic including a non verbal first cousin. I spent a lot of this film recognizing moments, habits, and quirks in an action hero that I almost never expected to see. Yeah, a lot of it was "on the nose" and some of it was played for laughs... but I think a lot of people forget that many like to laugh at themselves. And also, some may complain it presents autistic people as violent, but that's the same as saying that die hard presents bald men as violent (arguably more true). It's your typical "no qualms about killing action hero" type, but this time he's also the numbers guy, not the person he's dragging along. I actually cried at a couple points. Right?

Anyway, yes, I'm rating this higher than it probably deserves for being a dumb action flick in many other ways, but the plotholes aren't as bad as I expected and better than most, and I want to offset some of the really undeserved critical panning. I liked it!

There's also another prominent (spoilers!) autistic character and their presentation was great!… Expand

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moviemitch96Oct 19, 2016

After seeing this for myself, I must say that I'm a little surprised at how cold most critics have been towards this film. I ended up enjoying it quite a bit due to its intelligence and compelling stunts and action from Ben AffleckAfter seeing this for myself, I must say that I'm a little surprised at how cold most critics have been towards this film. I ended up enjoying it quite a bit due to its intelligence and compelling stunts and action from Ben Affleck throughout, who gives a solid lead performance. Granted there are a few cliche moments and plot points, but they certainly didn't detract from my overall enjoyment of the film. Overall, it's not the best action film this year, but it does add up to a fun and entertaining enough and worthwhile watch.… Expand

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TheMetacritiqerOct 16, 2016

This, along with Mr. Holmes broke my cycle of bad movies(storks(Tulip was great though),snowden(biased and dull),and Deepwater(Great first half,then downhill)). The sound is great with the boom of the 50.cal. The whole movie, as I thought, isThis, along with Mr. Holmes broke my cycle of bad movies(storks(Tulip was great though),snowden(biased and dull),and Deepwater(Great first half,then downhill)). The sound is great with the boom of the 50.cal. The whole movie, as I thought, is reserved in terms of action compared to Cap America or Independence day. It takes the middle ground. The most reserved action being pretty much anything from A24. Also it's smart with all the money talk. Anna Kendrick is cute and Ben Affleck did a great performance.Although,the long string of revelations,or more, filling in the past, isn't as revealing as it should be. And the ending sequence feels too familiar and happy compared with big name studios. Even though I do see why a writer wants to give troubled characters happiness. Now to see the Girl on The Train.… Expand

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johnem95Oct 14, 2016

It doesn't entirely reinvent the wheel, and while I could see one of its twists coming from a mile away, it's still a thoroughly fun thriller with both a fascinating lead character and an interesting story.

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FuturamallamaOct 18, 2016

I can't believe the mixed reviews. The performances were perfect - especially with Affleck. This film delivered a wonderful mix of action, thrills, drama, great comedic timing, and, surprisingly, a beautiful portrayal of autism. This film didI can't believe the mixed reviews. The performances were perfect - especially with Affleck. This film delivered a wonderful mix of action, thrills, drama, great comedic timing, and, surprisingly, a beautiful portrayal of autism. This film did so much that critics mistook DIVERSE tone for 'uneven' tone. They are different and this film is a great time.… Expand

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TLHGOct 16, 2016

Puzzles!! What's really cool in this movie, in my opinion, is that it is kinda challenging to follow, and putting the events together becomes a PUZZLE FOR VIEWERS as well. Beyond that, there are great performances (Ben Afflect is excellent,Puzzles!! What's really cool in this movie, in my opinion, is that it is kinda challenging to follow, and putting the events together becomes a PUZZLE FOR VIEWERS as well. Beyond that, there are great performances (Ben Afflect is excellent, but all supporting actors do a nice job too - especially John Lithgow ) and awesome Jason Bourne-ish and Liam Neesom-ish action scenes.… Expand

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SomePersonaFeb 4, 2017

A well-acted and well-directed film that has great set up. The writing is kind of cliché, though, and the momentary editing is quite choppy. The structural editing is fine even though there is a ton of exposition in one scene of the movie.

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DubeauJul 3, 2017

The Accountant is not that bad actually. The story is pretty good maybe more a family story and inquiry. It has some holes and unresolved mysteries. The actions scenes are pretty good. You can see that Affleck tried something different, andThe Accountant is not that bad actually. The story is pretty good maybe more a family story and inquiry. It has some holes and unresolved mysteries. The actions scenes are pretty good. You can see that Affleck tried something different, and it works better at times then others. He got good actors around him. One of those rare movies that depict and show a sickness in children. If it is true in that sens is for you to judge but the film is watchable and interesting. I would say it's more influence by John Wick then the Bourne movies in terms of actions. I give it a 65%… Expand

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TryASummersaultOct 14, 2016

I knew this would be a good film, but I didn't expect it be the best Affleck performance/action thriller I've seen in years. This film is absolutely genius from the plot to its brutal intense action scene executions.There are several complexI knew this would be a good film, but I didn't expect it be the best Affleck performance/action thriller I've seen in years. This film is absolutely genius from the plot to its brutal intense action scene executions.There are several complex layers in the story with some big clever twists and the emotional depth in the acting was astounding as well. After this, Ben Affleck might be the new go to action star. He slaughters his batman role in this as the autistic brilliant savant killer Christian Wolfe. So many new classic films this year.… Expand

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ThegodfathersonOct 16, 2016

Affleck and O' Connor gratify the viewer into a world of lies, and suspense, and create a movie experience as harrowing and taut as it gets. This one needs a watch.

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NavyBeanOct 19, 2016

Deliver the Oscar now!

Best Performance by a Toupee I've seen all year. But once again, it'll be all about the politics when it comes to voting time by the Academy. Why do celebrities have to wear toupees? Is it because they're tryingDeliver the Oscar now!

Best Performance by a Toupee I've seen all year. But once again, it'll be all about the politics when it comes to voting time by the Academy.

Why do celebrities have to wear toupees? Is it because they're trying to stay young-looking or appeal to the legion of people out there who hate the baldies?

I think Ben is successful enough that he could make a stand and say, "Yes, I am bald and a philanderer and a card cheat but I have two Oscars and I am Batman. Listen to me and free us from these bad hairpieces. "

That's what I'd do if I was him.… Expand

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tropicAcesOct 14, 2016

For the first 2/3 of this film, it's great. Fun writing, thrilling shootouts and dedicated, charming performances. However then the film quite literally comes to a screeching halt to give us a 20 minute (no hyperbole) exposition scene from JKFor the first 2/3 of this film, it's great. Fun writing, thrilling shootouts and dedicated, charming performances. However then the film quite literally comes to a screeching halt to give us a 20 minute (no hyperbole) exposition scene from JK Simmons on the Accountant's past. I would rather have just seen those things play out in real time instead of narrated over a montage.

Still, it's an immensely entertaining ride and in a year of disappointing tentpoles, this is both original and one of 2016's best.… Expand

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Daveguitar2011Oct 18, 2016

The best movie we'very seen this year! I don't understand why the critical reviews aren't better. I've directed 5 movies in my life and acted in 12,albeit not all Blockbusters, but 7 were successful earning over 50M. Ben Affleck was amazing!The best movie we'very seen this year! I don't understand why the critical reviews aren't better. I've directed 5 movies in my life and acted in 12,albeit not all Blockbusters, but 7 were successful earning over 50M. Ben Affleck was amazing! Yes it jumped around a lot but the answers were there IF you weren't lazy and paid attention, even his British computer friend was eventually revealed. GREAT movie!… Expand

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TVJerryOct 17, 2016

Ben Affleck plays a math savant on the Autism spectrum who spends his days as a quiet CPA, but freelances for major criminal organizations and even mortally dispatches some of them. The narrative also involves flashbacks to his father'sBen Affleck plays a math savant on the Autism spectrum who spends his days as a quiet CPA, but freelances for major criminal organizations and even mortally dispatches some of them. The narrative also involves flashbacks to his father's influence, a sympathetic clerk who arouses his affection (Anna Kendrick) and a government agent who's out to stop him (J.K. Simmons). The premise seems a bit preposterous and it's not really clear how the plot's complex machinations happen. Affleck stays pretty stone faced thru it all, registering as a mysteriously-connected mastermind and a sure-shot action hero. There's enuff complexity in the story to keep it interesting and a few moments of action to add some fun. If you can get past the ludicrousness of the story, you may enjoy watching it all unfold.… Expand

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GreatMartinOct 15, 2016

At the beginning of “The Accountant” we see an autistic boy faced with a jigsaw puzzle and most of the film is a puzzle with the majority of pieces fitting together but with a few missing or not the right size.

Christian Wolff (BenAt the beginning of “The Accountant” we see an autistic boy faced with a jigsaw puzzle and most of the film is a puzzle with the majority of pieces fitting together but with a few missing or not the right size.

Christian Wolff (Ben Affleck) is the older of two boys brought up by a military, strict father (Robert C. Treveiler) who recognizes the math genius of the older boy and that the younger son (Jon Bernthal) will have to watch over him. The father has the boys trained in the martial arts and weapons to such an extent that Christian is as good as an assassin as he is a mathematician and he wants both boys to know what their limits are. One of the missing pieces is that their mother leaves them with the father never explaining why she left.

Along the way we meet J.K. Simmons as a Treasury agent who blackmails a member of his team, Cynthia Addai-Robinson, to find out Wolff’s connection to some high connected cartel dealers, Jeffrey Tambor as a prisoner, Anna Kendrick as an accountant who works for Living Robotics where she has uncovered that $70 million is missing and John Lithgow who runs the company brings in Wolff to work with her to find out who took the money. If Wolff was capable of expressing human feelings she would be the one to bring them out in him but he isn’t and she doesn’t except for one surprising gesture. Jean Smart’s role is one of those ‘if you blink you will miss her’ neither adding or taking away from the film and one of those jigsaw pieces that just don’t fit.

Christian Wolff is as quick and accurate with all kinds of weapons as Batman is and as sharp with mathematical problems as any genius, whose names he uses for aliases, with numbers can be. Whether he is shooting/killing a gang of guys or working on 15 years of a company’s books looking for an embezzler he is always socially awkward, stoic, unsmiling, nonexpressive and, unintentionally funny. Ben Affleck does a fine job as a nerd and hero combined.

Some of the jigsaw fitted pieces at the end didn’t quite explain all that had taken place in the past but then that is what sequels are for and the Director Gavin O’Connor and screenwriter Bill Dubuque might have already have the storyboard ready the “The Account: Adding a Chapter”.

Though the middle of the film is a typical Hollywood action film the first and last half hours make it interesting enough to hold your attention.… Expand

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SalvadorBosqueOct 21, 2016

I mean, it was entertaining at times, and Ben Affleck is pretty badass, but the movie's plot was so **** confusing and the ending was just ridiculous .

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moviecritic68Oct 21, 2016

Movie of the year ? I certainly hope not. Just another highly advertised film which the public buys into the hype. All in all the story moves at a good cadence & acting is decent. Just bought into the hype and came away disappointedMovie of the year ? I certainly hope not. Just another highly advertised film which the public buys into the hype. All in all the story moves at a good cadence & acting is decent. Just bought into the hype and came away disappointed somewhat. Overall it's worth seeing but is a far cry from a described blockbuster.… Expand

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Joker777Oct 20, 2016

Excellent movie. It's funny what the bad reviews say. Everything was explained, there were no plot holes (seen several reviews saying that they were too dumb to follow the story). Ben did a very good job in his portrayal of an autistic man.Excellent movie. It's funny what the bad reviews say. Everything was explained, there were no plot holes (seen several reviews saying that they were too dumb to follow the story). Ben did a very good job in his portrayal of an autistic man. The story plot has a lot of depth, good character development, and the twists are somewhat surprising without being forced. I would have given it an 8.5/10, but seeing how the typical response of flat out stupid people people have once again hurt the true score I'll give it a ten in hopes of balancing it out to its true score.… Expand

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MarioGROct 27, 2016

Pretty GOOD action movie. Although it was boring on the first part.
It had much tension & action.
The acting was solid & overall it was very enjoyable movie.

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lovefilmOct 25, 2016

Went to see this last night and must say that both my hubby and I really enjoyed it. A bit of a modern Robin Hood. Will gladly go see it again with friends who didn't get to the premier last night.

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dwhite77Nov 1, 2016

The Accountant
This movie was my type of movie. Throughout the movie it keeps you on the edge of your seat just wondering what might or will happen next. The main character Chris Wolfe exemplifies the role of the autistic boy turned superThe Accountant
This movie was my type of movie. Throughout the movie it keeps you on the edge of your seat just wondering what might or will happen next. The main character Chris Wolfe exemplifies the role of the autistic boy turned super genius accountant for hire. He looks and lives the life of the average American accountant or so people think, when you get deeper into the movie yes he is your regular old accountant that does your taxes and such, but it’s then that you see what he’s really all about. Compared to the previous notions of the movie I thought it was going to be interesting to watch just because the commercials alone start to set the stage for the movie and start to get your excitement built up for the premier.
Setting:
The place or type of surroundings where something is positioned or placed.
4/4
The setting of The Accountant isn’t like many would expect from an action movie, unlike most movies that are located on some mystical beach or a snuggly ski lodge in the swiss alps, this movie takes place in a simple Chicago suburb. contrary to many individuals thoughts this still stages for very interesting setting. At times it feels more like a small utopia, because of the main character “Chris Wolfe” living in his own small world. The movie conveys this suburb as a place where he has all the things he needs but no more. Part of the movie takes place in his Airstream, that can be located in his storage unit. He uses this as a place to get away he has everything needed in this Airstream for basic life. The setting and the way it is used in the movie are very well used. It’s hard to use your normal boring suburb as a good setting, unless you’re a superhero saving the city from the evil, but in this movie it’s conveyed differently more of a safe place for the main character Chris. He has his home that looks just like the average home and makes him feel safe. The setting stays interesting throughout the entire movie and makes you wonder what it took to make this rather boring setting excitement and full of action the entire time.
Special Effects:
An illusion for movies and television made by props, camera work, etc.
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Throughout the movie the camera work is puzzling yet very good there always seems to be a way that you can film it differently to get a better perspective of what is going on and the camera crew seemed to be really good at trying to make all that work together to get some unique and unusual shots especially anytime there was a fight scene coming. For instance in one of the last fight scenes of the movie the main character had so many shots of what was going on you felt like you were on his shoulder looking at the whole thing from his point of view you could see every small detail. Sometimes the camera work also got confusing though for example in one fight seen you have no idea what is going on or where the main character is, I know that’s the way they wanted this certain scene to be to have a more mysterious scene, but for me personally it wasn’t my favorite way to film this scene.
Excitement:
a feeling of great enthusiasm and eagerness.
3/4
This is where this movie excels in my opinion at least for me this movie is always keeping me on my toes the entire time and just keeps you wanting more, wanting to know what is going to happen to this exciting main character that always has everything planned out and is very precise. This story goes into a great back story in many scenes explaining how this character comes to be, also how he functions. The excitement in the movie slow at the beginning but mainly because of all the information you have to learn about what going on and why throughout the for 20-30 minutes you learn about the main character, his life, his business, and the basic problem what’s going on the basic timeline of events. But after that it’s all fast paced moving from scene to scene mainly resolving all the problems that were set up in the first few scenes.
Climax:
The most intense, exciting, or important point of something; a culmination or apex.
4/4
The climax of this movie is very exciting you learn some crucial things about the antagonist and protagonist. The climax come to the point where you think that maybe this isn’t going to be like all the other “hero saves the day” movies that are so common today. This climax is different it comes down to just three characters in the end, the main character and the people who are opposed to him. But what is different is the fact the main character goes through a “hell’ of sorts just trying to get here, he gets beat bashed and broken down just to get here, different from your other common action movies that are more to the point where the main character comes rushing in to the save the day or finish of the bad guy and then the whole deal is resolved. Instead this movie even after the problem is realized and everything is on the table the plot builds and you really get to understand the main character
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JoH68Oct 14, 2016

I found this movie very entertaining and super fun to watch. I went with 2 other people and we all LOVED IT!! I will for sure what this movie many times. I love Ben Affleck, he does an excellent job and is just wonderful to watch on screen. AI found this movie very entertaining and super fun to watch. I went with 2 other people and we all LOVED IT!! I will for sure what this movie many times. I love Ben Affleck, he does an excellent job and is just wonderful to watch on screen. A Must See!!!!… Expand

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DMStumpOct 16, 2016

Loved this movie. Mr Affleck did a great job. I so recommend this movie, done well. All the actors did a great job. From the very beginning to the very end I couldn't look away. The writers should win some kind of award, I loved theLoved this movie. Mr Affleck did a great job. I so recommend this movie, done well. All the actors did a great job. From the very beginning to the very end I couldn't look away. The writers should win some kind of award, I loved the surprises. I'm not good at reviews, but this is the best movie I've seen this year. Just go see it for yourself.… Expand

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bfoore90Oct 15, 2016

I went to this movie with very little to no expectations of it being good and suffice to say, I was wrong. Led by a stellar performance by Ben Affleck,who brought his A game in this movie. The Accountant is overall a tense, emotionallyI went to this movie with very little to no expectations of it being good and suffice to say, I was wrong. Led by a stellar performance by Ben Affleck,who brought his A game in this movie. The Accountant is overall a tense, emotionally charged albeit a bit unconventional thriller but its also deeply character driven. I can see where people could be bothered with the pacing and the editing a bit but overall I found the Accountant to be a very fun and entertaining as hell movie.… Expand

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NikolayGFeb 11, 2017

The story is poorly told and the twist at the end is ridiculous. I would much prefer to have my time back, as well as the $5 rental fee. Even if you are a fan of Ben Affleck or a fan of thrillers, give this a pass.

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Mpatton1949Oct 15, 2016

I wrote a screenplay in 2008, The Cadet, subtitled "The Serious Prankster". It was about an autistic young man who is mentored to become a killer. I sent it to Zero Gravity Management. They gave it to Bill Dubeque, who rewrote it, and theyI wrote a screenplay in 2008, The Cadet, subtitled "The Serious Prankster". It was about an autistic young man who is mentored to become a killer. I sent it to Zero Gravity Management. They gave it to Bill Dubeque, who rewrote it, and they released it as The Accountant. This is what they do. They ask for screenplays, read and review them, look for new and unique ideas, and then give it to one of their writers. That is why, even though, they get hundreds, probably thousands, of screenplays they have never released a movie written by anyone outside the industry. They are rip off artists. If you don't believe me simply go to Amazon Studios and search The Serious Prankster. See for yourself.… Expand

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handjiveOct 16, 2016

Meh. The premise of this flick seems drawn from a bargain bin comic book (excuse me, I meant so say graphic novel). Some heroes get their powers from a radioactive spider bite, while others get theirs from Asperger's syndrome and martial artsMeh. The premise of this flick seems drawn from a bargain bin comic book (excuse me, I meant so say graphic novel). Some heroes get their powers from a radioactive spider bite, while others get theirs from Asperger's syndrome and martial arts training from a domineering jar head father. In truth though, the over-complicated "Wolffe" character (Ben Affleck) is more similar to a tongue-in-cheek hero like the "The Tick" than it is Spiderman. Affleck's deadpan performance is the core of the movie. He uses a monotone voice and generally flat affect to create some very dark humor (bang!) and, conveniently, to accidentally charm the cute young character played by Anna Kendrick (also good in her limited role). Setting aside the implausibility of the main character, the trouble with the movie is it is 90% back-story and 10% plot. And that cursory plot (financial intrigue at Lithgow's robot company) is as exciting as a bag of sand. All told, the flick establishes a quirky character and set of colleagues plainly designed to populate a series of sequels. I walked away feeling like I had paid to see Part One of a two part story. And Part 2 threatens to include even more tedious exposition to explain why the character is not only so proficient but also so deplorable. Presumably the plot in Part Two will involve another financial puzzle and include another gee-whiz scene wherein Wolffe solves the mystery with his accounting genius. And probably even more hard sell on the ins and outs of Asperger's syndrome. I can wait.… Expand

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mckay813Oct 21, 2016

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is one of the worst movies Ben gas ever made, I believe he has lost it. I'm from Dorchester Ma and I could not believe he would have even made this t-v movie. I think he lost it sense he got dump. I know Ben, but sorry pal, your loosing it by making movie that are good for t-V people pay big money to go to the movies, I feel you ripped us all off, Get your act together man you look so depressed… Expand

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marco34laOct 15, 2016

What a god-awful mess this movie is. It is so disjointed with so many different subplots that the whole thing
never adds up. I sat scratching my head thinking.... 'huh'... 'what did i miss?' and so on. If you don't care about plots andWhat a god-awful mess this movie is. It is so disjointed with so many different subplots that the whole thing
never adds up. I sat scratching my head thinking.... 'huh'... 'what did i miss?' and so on. If you don't care about plots and storylines.. then sure, go see it. There's action and violence to distract you when you're not sitting in the theatre texting on your iphone. If you want a movie to entertain and engage you -- THIS IS NOT IT.… Expand

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dpaudiophileOct 14, 2016

it tries to do way too much and can't keep pace with those demands. This movie is scatter-brained, full of tropes/cliche' , poor pacing, over-acting, bland action scenes, and has a cast of characters that any reasonable person shouldn't takeit tries to do way too much and can't keep pace with those demands. This movie is scatter-brained, full of tropes/cliche' , poor pacing, over-acting, bland action scenes, and has a cast of characters that any reasonable person shouldn't take seriously or feel like they could invest any of their time in. It amazes me at how many people are giving this film positive reviews. Absolutely awful... On the plus side, this is a movie that is so bad it could have you laughing AT it for the full showing, for just that reason.… Expand

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EpicLadySpongeOct 14, 2016

Ben Affleck tries and tries, but unfortunately, his latest attempt to outshine his performance to the audience once again fails, but this time, this film is slightly better than his role in his previous film. The Accountant just tries to aimBen Affleck tries and tries, but unfortunately, his latest attempt to outshine his performance to the audience once again fails, but this time, this film is slightly better than his role in his previous film. The Accountant just tries to aim specifically at a place it never attempts to go instead of showing the spotlight to the audience like what movies normally do as a matter of fact. May take a while to get used to whatever's on the screen.… Expand

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BikerjamesOct 17, 2016

Ben Affleck does his version of Jason Stathom/Clint Eastwood's persona of the quiet emotionless man who is all action. He does it well. In this case, there is a reason for his personality, he has Autism. I enjoyed most of the film, but theBen Affleck does his version of Jason Stathom/Clint Eastwood's persona of the quiet emotionless man who is all action. He does it well. In this case, there is a reason for his personality, he has Autism. I enjoyed most of the film, but the ridiculous final battle with the "twist" ending ruined the film for me. I won't give it away but the odds of this event happening are astronomical. There are some unanswered questions in the film as well, such as "who is the mysterious lady on the phone who gives him his instructions?", but I supposed they will get answered in the inevitable sequels.… Expand

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nick001Nov 22, 2016

The movie has a great start with a bit of drama as well. However, as movie focus has been action it has not fully captured that ability. Mix of genres makes the movie boring. When it comes to Ben Affleck, he is not fit for this role.

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SchroederRockDec 24, 2016

The Accountant kind of fumbles through many of its overarching intentions. It's a Bourne-level action film with some heart at its best, a bit of a ho-hum thriller at its worst. That being said, I don't think this is a waste of time for mostThe Accountant kind of fumbles through many of its overarching intentions. It's a Bourne-level action film with some heart at its best, a bit of a ho-hum thriller at its worst. That being said, I don't think this is a waste of time for most people. The film tries to build out some elaborate plot that comes together toward the end but the "big reveal" ends up being so underwhelming that you might question whether there was supposed to be one in the first place. Unfortunately, that softer climax ends up making a lot of the fragment-style narrative that you'll spend 90 minutes diving into not as fun. All of the story angles told are relevant and in some ways important, you'll just wonder why the writers decided to bother with some of it (or, at the very least, bother spending as much time on those angles). I found myself enjoying The Accountant, it just wasn't quite the thriller it was billed to be.… Expand

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TheQuietGamerFeb 17, 2017

It's rare to see a movie succeed so fully because of it's main character. Ben Affleck's "Christian Wolff" serves as a pretty great portrait of how autistic people operate. Affleck himself gives such a great performance that viewers are ableIt's rare to see a movie succeed so fully because of it's main character. Ben Affleck's "Christian Wolff" serves as a pretty great portrait of how autistic people operate. Affleck himself gives such a great performance that viewers are able to sympathize and like Wolff almost immediately. The movie also handles itself well in it's depiction of spectrum disorders. It shows that those of us with them are not helpless or freaks. Just that their minds work differently. This gives the movie a warm and good-natured feel.

It's also a solid thriller. One punctuated by good action scenes. The plot is a tad muddled early on. Things seem to be moving without any focus. We are introduced to quite a few characters, all with different angles. The movie is so slow with it's reveals that for a significant portion of it's running time we have no idea who most of these people are or why we are watching them. The eventual reveals are satisfying and do a great job of tying everything together. It's just up until that point things can be confusing and as a result a tad frustrating. Particularly where Wolff's backstory is concerned.

The character interactions are the biggest highlight of the movie. Affleck's excellent portrayal and well-written character lead to memorable, often humorous, and occasionally touching moments with whoever is lucky enough to have screen-time with him. The most notable being his scenes with the seemingly always charming Anna Kendrick, who is just as likable as ever. There's a sweetness and genuine humor whenever these two are onscreen together that's just a treat.

Wolff is front, center, and by far the best part of the movie. Affleck is fantastic and the depiction of autism is handled very well. Although it might not be best if every movie depicts their autistic characters as elite, methodical, and almost emotional killers. The movie manages to overcome it's plot missteps and proves to be a very enjoyable experience.… Expand

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HfahmyOct 28, 2016

Non serious scenario. Hollow plot. The movie starts promising but ends up boring with many non compreshensible events. Ben Afleck had a mediocre role, a superhero that couldn't actually be. The somehow better acting was for CinthiaNon serious scenario. Hollow plot. The movie starts promising but ends up boring with many non compreshensible events. Ben Afleck had a mediocre role, a superhero that couldn't actually be. The somehow better acting was for Cinthia Addai-Robinson. A let down movie.… Expand

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SpangleFeb 19, 2017

If I were Gavin O'Connor, I would get down on my knees everyday and thank the good Lord that He allowed me to make Warrior. For if it were not for Warrior, he would be one of the most bland and consistently average directors working inIf I were Gavin O'Connor, I would get down on my knees everyday and thank the good Lord that He allowed me to make Warrior. For if it were not for Warrior, he would be one of the most bland and consistently average directors working in Hollywood today. His resume is also bolstered when viewed alongside that of Peter Berg or David Ayer. That said, The Accountant is just fine. It is a modern day action thriller that screams of O'Connor having finished a viewing of Nicolas Winding Refn's Drive and thought to himself, "What if the whole movie had the level of tension of the opening heist in that film and my autistic assassin actually talked a bit?" The end result is The Accountant, a film that passes the test and delivers good entertainment, but is hardly brilliant and is maligned by major problems. In essence, this is not a film requiring a forensic accountant. Anybody can plainly see the faults lying beneath the heart of this film.

To the film's credit, however, it is incredibly thrilling. The action is modern and stylish. It is silent, precise, and well-choreographed. Ben Affleck's Christian Wolff is autistic and a savant when it comes to accounting and putting a bullet between a man's eyes. As a result, the kills are thrilling and simply cool. For action junkies or the general public that is merely looking for a good action thriller, The Accountant more than delivers. It is no surprise it has become a champion of the people and made a lot of money at the box office. For a bloody action thriller, it is palatable and easy to digest. It does not entertain a higher purpose beyond advocating for people with autism. It is smart, well-plotted, and delivers the goods when it comes to action and thrills. O'Connor may not be a good director, but he knows his way around an action sequence and shows it here. With constant one-liners and a distant hero that is against the system, comparisons to old school 1980s action movies are incredibly fair. Wolff goes about his business professionally and without fanfare. It is all a matter of fact. He is an easy killer to support because he kills bad men out for themselves, while seeking revenge for those they harm. In essence, he fights for the common man, real salt of the Earth people, and loves his family. The only thing separating him from the average American is he has autism and kills people with precision.

Sadly, the film is maligned with odd transactions. To the film's debit, it is incredibly contrived. Introducing us to federal agent Medina (Cynthia Addai-Robinson), she is threatened with being thrown into jail for lying on her applicatio if she does not find the accountant's true identity within a month by boss Raymond King (J.K. Simmons). Throughout the film, we see her figure out information on Wolff, following mere plot coincidences and contrivances. The most egregious being when she is searching for men that fit her suspect's description and randomly selects a man who does not meet the description, looks into his business, and all the businesses in the same plaza. Slowly, she realizes it is her man: the accountant. How convenient. With no evidence pointing to that fact until the hand of God guides her down the right path, Medina find her man. But oh wait, she did not need to. King knew it all because he had been in contact with the accountant forever, tracked him before, and could seemingly care less who he is and what he does, in spite of pretending to care earlier in the film. It is as if O'Connor changed his mind halfway through and decided that King should work with Wolff, not against him. Ignoring how cliche that is, it is a convenient way to avoid conflict between the government and Wolff, which would make him a bad guy in the eyes of the same general public audience the film was trying to appeal to throughout. Sadly, the fact that the investigation by Medina was pointless, all of the treasury department scenes are useless. Neither King nor Medina add anything to the film beyond another character and supposed depth. In reality, it is bloat, highlighting how overlong this mindless action thriller truly is.

The film punishes the audience further with useless melodrama and backstory on Christian. Used to show how good of a person he is and how important family is to him, the scenes honestly go nowhere. From his mother's funeral, training, and reuniting with his brother, the whole thing is so contrived and oddly manipulative. Once more, it contributes to the film's bloat, not adding depth. The scenes feel useless and exposition heavy for a film that demonstrates its willingness to use its typically silent protagonist as an exposition machine when the plot demands some explanation. Sadly, despite all the bloat, O'Connor never found a use for Dana Cummings (Anna Kendrick). Why get Anna Kendrick if all she is there for is to look good and say some bad lines that are going to be used in the trailer? She never even kisses Affleck in the film.… Expand

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sanyrubApr 27, 2017

Enjoyable film perfect for a nowadays very toned Ben Affleck and his not so great acting skills. The film is more appealing and feels fresher than expected. Very nice action and shooting scenes. It kind of keeps the mistery for the entireEnjoyable film perfect for a nowadays very toned Ben Affleck and his not so great acting skills. The film is more appealing and feels fresher than expected. Very nice action and shooting scenes. It kind of keeps the mistery for the entire film. A good secondary cast makes the film have enough punch. It´s not a crazy good or innovative piece of cinema so I give it a good 6/10. Definitely enjoyable.… Expand

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oDjentoOct 25, 2016

This film is kinda an enjoyably bad movie. Ben Affleck is decent in his role and the first main portion of the film has you pretty interested in what's going on. Then all of a sudden the thriller aspect of the film gets snuffed away fromThis film is kinda an enjoyably bad movie. Ben Affleck is decent in his role and the first main portion of the film has you pretty interested in what's going on. Then all of a sudden the thriller aspect of the film gets snuffed away from itself due to the film being so blunt and abrupt in its story telling. It seemed that at one moment the writers said "you know what this script needs? More J.K. Simmons!" (Which don't get me wrong he's an awesome actor) and therefore let him give about 10 minutes of straight exposition. The film gets too melodramatic and silly towards the end and the final action scene doesn't feel as satisfying as previous ones, along with the guns in this film - especially in the last section - being obnoxiously loud. Overall the film is actually enjoyable enough to watch as a silly thriller that also has some laughs, but it's sloppy writing lets it down.
Should you see this film? Well if you do i don't believe you will have thought you'd wasted your time but you will probably come out knowing it was a badly made movie, yet you'll probably have a little smile on your face.

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shoulderoforionJan 6, 2017

Such a groovy little flick, star performances from all involved, noir done right, more of this and less of all the other things please, if you've got the two hours this is a joy.

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kathytreeceOct 27, 2016

I have only met one accountant who had the physique of Ben Affleck. There was a lot of action and plot twists in this movie. For me, there was too much killing, and not enough laughs. I expect this movie will have sequels.

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Rebecca31Nov 5, 2016

This movie was as boring as its title, a good story that was dragged out into an endless parade of awkward conversations, long pauses, action and more awkward conversations. There's some decent moments and it's got a great cast but that'sThis movie was as boring as its title, a good story that was dragged out into an endless parade of awkward conversations, long pauses, action and more awkward conversations. There's some decent moments and it's got a great cast but that's about it. Underwhelming and should have been better, so I'd recommend it if you've nothing better to do.… Expand

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FuturedirectorMar 16, 2017

Cliched characters, cliched stunts, cliched storytelling... But somehow smart and well acted (especially thanks to Ben Affleck), The accountant is just another fatally flawed entertainment that won't easily satisfy the audience.

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AproxxAug 20, 2018

Ok. It wasn't in tears, but I felt surprised about how sweet the movie ends up being.

The movie is not complicated at all. Its pretty straight. A simple action/crime story (with an insane amount of suspension of disbelief needed). WhatOk. It wasn't in tears, but I felt surprised about how sweet the movie ends up being.

The movie is not complicated at all. Its pretty straight. A simple action/crime story (with an insane amount of suspension of disbelief needed).

What makes it better than mediocre for me is the cinematography and the editing. A simple story like this one could've dragged without a proper editing helping to entertain in the more mundane parts.

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eva3si0nSep 13, 2017

The usual thriller in which everything is blurted out at the average level. The plot is boring, but it is tried to be given most seriously and thoughtfully. Also the story is kept asynchronously. Screenwriters have obviously changed inThe usual thriller in which everything is blurted out at the average level. The plot is boring, but it is tried to be given most seriously and thoughtfully. Also the story is kept asynchronously. Screenwriters have obviously changed in Christopher Nolan. In general the movie would turn out much worse if the leading role wasn't played by Ben Affleck. He pulls on himself all movie. What is strange, the cast isn't bad. The plot just turns rubbish when the rat in the company becomes clear. Totally ludicrous. Cinema on once.… Expand

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TrevorsViewDec 9, 2016

This is it: we finally get a well-needed theatrical depiction of a man with ASD in The Accountant. But how does it work in shining positive light on Autism? Well, let’s see…

Right from the first scene, a murder is setup to make us wonder,This is it: we finally get a well-needed theatrical depiction of a man with ASD in The Accountant. But how does it work in shining positive light on Autism? Well, let’s see…

Right from the first scene, a murder is setup to make us wonder, “What’s happening? Who killed who? Will we get our answers before this film is over?” Then it follows with one of the most stressful ways to begin a movie I have ever seen: A boy diagnosed with autism solves a Muhammad Ali jigsaw puzzle upside-down and goes uncontrollably berserk when he loses a puzzle piece. In that meantime, his parents are discussing with a psychologist about his future. His US Veteran father believes that his son needs maximum exposure to what triggers his sensitivity, as it prepares him for the noisy reality ahead of him.

So now, as a grown up, played by Ben Affleck, this Aspie’s nightly routine involves cranking his sensory exposure past its limit with strobe lights, loud music, and self-pain inflicted on his leg with a rolling pin. These sequences feel stressful enough, but it’s what he does outside his home that raises concerns.

He accepts a job at a corporation to perform intensive calculations of fifteen ledgers in order to calculate the business of their profits. It’s an intriguing scene that shines spectacular light on what autism can do, but what he does with this information will just as quickly discourage you. This man secretly uses these statistics to acquire money through tax evasion that he stores in his trailer, mercilessly putting a bullet to the head on everybody who gets in his way.

As he goes to avoid getting exposed for his crimes, he also develops a predictable romance with a coworker played by the overrated actress Anna Kendrick. Let me tell you, she got lucky with her Academy Award nomination for Up in the Air, but I cannot think of any role of hers, especially this one, where she put even a hint of effort or care into the part she was playing. Her so-called on screen chemistry with the bored-looking Ben Affleck here only makes her screen presence all the more depressing.

But back to the autistic criminal (wow, never thought I’d use those two words together); as he goes from accountant to tax robber, an investigation takes place elsewhere in Chicago from the perspective of an analyst who is investigating this case to avoid jail time. At first, this subplot adds nothing to the main plot, they are arranged in an inappropriate pattern by editor Richard Pearson (Quantum of Solace, United 93), who interrupts a scene mid-way with a completely unrelated scene.

Overall, this subplot is necessary, but has no sense of craft or flavor to make me want to care about the investigation. That is, until her boss, played by J.K. Simmons, tells his backstory that provides the needed glue to paste the film back together.

If somebody instantly familiar with autism were to watch this loud movie and see one of the few on-screen portrayals of a man on the spectrum, would they be pleased or disgusted?

Yes. As somebody on the spectrum myself, I am pleased to see all the truths said about autism: this accountant is full of sensitivity, makes little eye contact, is blunt in conversation, has the utensils in his drawer arranged in a specific way, and is an expert at gun-aiming. Yet at the same time, he uses his skills in numbers and attention to upfront the law. He disproves his father’s fears that he would be taken advantage of by utilizing of his own skills as a means of acquiring money for himself, leading to intense killings of those who are far worse than he is. It’s addressed that he’s doing wrong in these acts, but is he ever punished for his crimes? Well, without giving anything away, no. He is not rightfully punished for his crimes.

While The Accountant may prove how autism is capable in an insensitive world, it still treats the disorder as a plot device for the sake of the main conflict’s progression, while at the same time encouraging the use of skills to prove the political system wrong.… Expand

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BroyaxJan 17, 2020

C'est un petit génie des mathématiques (?) mais qui a fini expert-comptable (?)... ne devrait-il pas finir plutôt à la Nasa ou au Pentagone ou bosser pour Jack Ryan afin de contribuer à sauver le monde libre ?... en tant que super-agentC'est un petit génie des mathématiques (?) mais qui a fini expert-comptable (?)... ne devrait-il pas finir plutôt à la Nasa ou au Pentagone ou bosser pour Jack Ryan afin de contribuer à sauver le monde libre ?... en tant que super-agent euh... du Renseignement et...

Attendez, Wolffie est aussi une burne euh... je veux dire une bournerie, un super-agent qui sait tout faire, mieux que ce ringard de James Bond et tout ça ! et tout ça, c'est parce qu'il était autiste quand il était petit. Alors, adulte, il l'est un peu moins mais il le reste quand même : c'est un grand timide à timidité variable mais surtout un putain de génie de sa mère qui sait tout faire, on te dit !

En, tout cas, Ben Affleck l'affligeant ou pas (ils auraient pu y caser Matt Damon le consternant, peu importe) cette grosse merdasse est en effet aussi stupide qu'elle en a bien l'air, aussi grotesque qu'elle l'est -vraiment- mais également aussi lente et mal faite qu'il est possible de (mal) faire, à son insu ou pas.

C'est-à-dire donc qu'en dehors de la stupidité, ça n'avance pas et que la moindre scène d'action est filmée n'importe comment et ne ressemble qu'à un gros tas de merde. Comme tout le reste du film, de toute façon.… Expand

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rev8Feb 26, 2017

Ben Affleck is fine. But Anna Kendrick can't act at all, which makes watching this movie very difficult. She's just so poorly suited for a lead role. All she can do is support. This could have been a much better movie with someone else inBen Affleck is fine. But Anna Kendrick can't act at all, which makes watching this movie very difficult. She's just so poorly suited for a lead role. All she can do is support. This could have been a much better movie with someone else in her role.… Expand

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ReginthornOct 25, 2016

The Accountant is an interesting movie for good and bad reasons. The film begins with a generic thriller/action film sequence and then dramatically switches to a day in the life of an autistic man. For those unaware, the Accountant is about aThe Accountant is an interesting movie for good and bad reasons. The film begins with a generic thriller/action film sequence and then dramatically switches to a day in the life of an autistic man. For those unaware, the Accountant is about a man who is hired to look over the books of shady organizations. Oh, and our accountant protagonist happens to have military grade training. The messages (there are a lot of vague ones) in the film are easily missed with very little context. The film takes on the air of hoping viewers are able to fill in the weakly linked blanks. As far as my understanding goes, the portrayal of autism is a mixed bag. Ben Affleck may be wrestling with his inner demons brought out by sensory overload one moment, yet have an almost comedically awkward social interaction in the next. The latter parts are scenes where I was unsure if they were intended to be humorous. I certainly laughed a lot. However, on a bright note, the film feels very uncomfortable with labels. I really appreciated how the film simply stated the character is different and not a helpless victim of circumstance. Flashbacks involve the grimmer scenes of the movie. Affleck’s character is most influenced by his father and yet the relationship is never clearly explored. In short, the movie struggles in honing down a tone. I don’t even want to get into the ill-conceived brother reconciliation subplot. Plus, on a side note, the overall narrative is oddly structured like a superhero origin movie. The cast features an array of talent from John Lithgow to Ana Kendrick. All of the acting is top notch and by far the strongest element. Having said that, the director’s strengths clearly lie in the action sequences. The precise nature of the protagonist adds a surprising satisfactory element to the gunplay found throughout the film. If the actors weren’t talented, the film would easily be unwatchable after the first hour. In today's movie climate, the parts that work easily outshine the many bad components found in the film. If you appreciate seeing something different being attempted, then I heartily recommend the Accountant!… Expand