The score comesclose to its 2016 predecessor with 77% ratingson the platform.
In comparison, 2016sThe Accountantreceived a much lower score of 53% from critics.
Thefirst film opened to $24.7 millionand was a sleeper hit with its $155 million global collection.
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The film also featuresDaniella Pineda,whileJ.K.
However, the plans never materialized due to internal changes at Warner Bros. along with the COVID-19 pandemic.
Eventually, Afflecks own production company, Artists Equity,secured a partnership withAmazon MGM Studios.
When her former boss is killed by unknown assassins, Treasury Agent Marybeth Medina is forced to contact Christian Wolff to solve the murder. With the help of his estranged but highly lethal brother Brax, Chris applies his brilliant mind and less-than-legal methods to piece together the unsolved puzzle. As they get closer to the truth, the trio draw the attention of some of the most ruthless killers alive—all intent on putting a stop to their search.
Affleck expressed how grateful he was to have been able tokeep the same core creative teamfrom the first time.
TheGone Girlactor added that he would not have felt comfortable revisiting the franchise if that hadnt happened.
When asked aboutThe Accountants surprising status as theNo.
1 most rented movie of 2017, Affleck reflected on its lasting popularity.
He admitted the film initially faced tough competition from other blockbusters at the time of its release.
Source:Variety,The New York Times
