While the reviews weren’t the best, the real Affleck Heads knew the truth: this movie ruled.
Affleck perfectly channeled an awkward but irresistible energy that perfectly fits the vibe ofGavin O’Connor’s underrated flick.
What Is ‘The Accountant 2’ About?
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This leads Christian to seek help from an unexpected ally, his estranged brother Brax (Jon Bernthal).
Yes, you read that right, and yes, it’s as great as it sounds.
The sequel fully roars to life once Bernthal’s Brax enters the picture.
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It’s pure adrenaline.
The Accountant 2finds an even balance between the action and the drama.
‘The Accountant 2’ stars Jon Bernthal and Ben Affleck, who play brothers in the crime thriller.
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When the firstAccountantmovie came out, some critics lambasted the film’s depiction of autism.
Despite my experience with it, I’m still far from an expert.
I can’t speak to whether the criticisms of the first film’s depiction of Autism were warranted.
But the sequel makes a clear and concerted effort to better the representation.
Justine is highly skilled, but she still feels like a human being.
Not just a walking stereotype.
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.
Gavin O’Connor recently revealed that he has plans to makea thirdAccountantfilm, and hopefully, it does happen.
After the whole DCEU debacle, Affleck needed a good, quality, franchise.
WithThe Accountant 2, he has finally gotten that.
Between this andDen of Thieves: Pantera, it truly feels like hang-out action movies are back.
And we’re all the better for it.
The Accountant 2had its world premiere at the 2025 SXSW Film Festival and opens in theaters on April 25.
