The Accountant is not a sequel to anything.
This is awesome news. It’s a fresh independent movie starring Ben Affleck, Anna
Kendrick, John Lithgow, and J.K. Simmons. All of these actors are spot on in
their roles.
Affleck plays Christian Wolff, a math savant who’s a small
town accountant. But behind the scenes, he’s fully armed and dangerous. Video
shows him meeting with “bad guys” – he’s the accountant to terrorist stars and
J.K. Simmons, a Treasury Department agent about to retire is ready for his last
big hurrah. He’s going to catch this guy, get his list, and take them all down.
Meanwhile Christian is called into a robotics company run by John Lithgow
(always good at being earnest sleazy) . Anna Kendrick was the little whistle
blower – saying something wasn’t quite right with the books. (and she’s
very relatable as a “real” employee who’s a bit of a nerd herself)
Lots of math is discussed. Christian, in record time,
locates a problem. Anna wonders “Who is this guy?” when she discovers all of
his guns and his art work (he has a Jackson Pollock on a ceiling). The cat and
mouse game is amusing to watch – Affleck, Simmons, and Lithgow.
You have to suspend some belief and just go with the flow in
this film. I’m not going to explain more, and indeed the film can be a tad
talkie. But the premise is intriguing and Affleck pulls off a unique character.
He’s managed to learn to work in the real world, and yet he has to keep his own
boundaries to make that work.
The Accountant has action, intrigue, and
math. Somehow they all add up to a worthy flick for adults.
Hi Joanne - thanks for this .. it's a movie I might take in ... if I remember to look when it's on! It's not in town .. but I'll remember to watch it now or later at some stage .. thanks for the review - cheers Hilary
ReplyDeleteit's slick. Enjoy!
DeleteSure one I'll be watching indeed.
ReplyDeletethumbs up
DeleteIt sounds a great movie to see, thanks for the review.
ReplyDeleteYvonne.
been awhile since a good one
DeleteIf math is discussed I will probably lose my grasp on paying attention. lol
ReplyDeleteno worries. The math is the least of the issues
DeleteThe previews look good for this one, thanks for the review.
ReplyDeleteBetty
it was tight and well acted
DeleteI really enjoyed it. The film managed to be unique which is hard to do these days.
ReplyDeleteyes, your review only confirmed that I wanted to see it. I've been behind on flicks
Delete"Somehow they all add up..." Clever. :)
ReplyDeleteIt is refreshing to have a movie that isn't a sequel or remake, isn't it? That alone makes it worth seeing.
Have a super weekend!
and I think you and your guy will enjoy a matinee.
DeleteMy husband just mentioned this one to me yesterday as one he'd like to see. It sounds like a good one. Thanks for the review.
ReplyDeleteenjoy a date!
DeleteIf you'd told me a few years ago that there would be an action movie called "The Accountant," I would've thought you were joking! Nowadays nothing surprises me. But yes, SO glad when a movie comes out that's not a sequel or a remake or a superhero movie.
ReplyDeleteI've wondered about this movie. I saw the trailer and wondered if I could suspend belief long enough to get past the occupation to the tough man persona. Thanks for the review. I may have to go see it.
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