The Accountant

2016

2h 8m

IMDb RATING

7.1/10

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Crime

Thriller

Drama

As a math savant uncooks the books for a new client, the Treasury Department closes in on his activities and the body count starts to rise.

Directors

Gavin O'Connor

Writers

Bill Dubuque(writer by)

Stars

Ben Affleck

Cynthia Addai-Robinson

Anna Kendrick

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Top cast

Ben Affleck

Christian Wolff

Cynthia Addai-Robinson

Marybeth Medina

Dana Cummings

Ray King

Brax

Lamar Blackburn

Francis Silverberg

Rita Blackburn

Ed Chilton

Justine

Neurologist

Young Chris' Father

Young Chris' Mother

Young Chris

Young Brax

Young Justine

Frank Rice

Dolores Rice

Directors

Gavin O'Connor

Writers

Bill Dubuque(writer by)

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**Without being brilliant, this is an honest film, which gives us what it promises and which harmoniously combines dramatic tension, touches of romance and quality action.** Overall, I was quite satisfied with this film: it's not a really original thriller, but it has an interesting enough story to catch our attention and make us watch everything without feeling like we're wasting our time. It all revolves around an autistic accountant with a very interesting client list, which includes all types of mobsters and criminals. Of course, he attracts the attention of the authorities and, as the cops get closer to their target, things start to heat up and the action starts to get more interesting. Directed by Gavin O’Connor, the film unfolds without dead moments and without the romantic sub-plot seeming to be too much or simply taking up space. The pace is not too fast, but we also don't feel bored at any point. On a more technical level, there is truly nothing that stands out or exceeds the average, apart from the action scenes, which are well-thought-out and done with care. As a piece of entertainment, this is a film that gives us what it promises and is honest in the promises made, without ever proving brilliant or unforgettable. Affleck is a solid protagonist and offers us a confident and confident interpretation of a character that, in the hands of a less experienced actor, could even seem somewhat offensive to someone who is truly autistic. I didn't feel that, nor did it seem to me that the actor was overacting. The film also features good performances by Anna Kendrick and John Lithgow.

FilipeManuelNeto06 Oct, 2023