Accounting is about balancing the books but for autistic math savant Christian, it is about complete balance. Sorting the books for a new client, the Treasury Department begins closing in and the body count begins to rise.
Ben Affleck (Christian), Anna Kendrick (Dana), J.K. Simmons (Ray), Jon Bernthal (Brax), Jeffrey Tambor (Francis), Cynthia Addai-Robinson (Marybeth), John Lithgow (Lamar), Jean Smart (Rita), Andy Umberger (Ed)
The Accountant is an interesting film that is much more than a simple action-thriller. The film splits time between Christian's youth and adulthood, showing us how he uses his autism to become a talented niche accountant. Also reflected is self-defense training by his father which Christian incorporates as a way to balance the scales for his client in a personal manner. The result is a film with nice breadth that explores so much more than expected and remains entertaining through the end.
Affleck was very good in his role here and it felt like he was stretching himself, showing a new side we enjoyed. Kendrick played against Affleck well and delivered wonderfully. Simmons was solid as usual. Bernthal was another good addition that fit his role nicely and worked with others well. The remainder of the supporting cast was solid and entertaining.
Camera work, sets, and backgrounds were varied and well done with good detail and fit. Action scenes were intense and well composed. Dialogue moved things along and added good depth. Sound and soundtrack were nicely done.
The Accountant does a nice job of looking at autism from a different perspective, and blending it well with drama, action, and mystery. Those who enjoy an action thriller with depth should enjoy this one.
With a fair amount of violence and some foul language, older teens and above should be fine with this one.
Released: 2016
Reviewed: 8.2.17
Star rating: 4 out of 5
Genre: Action, Crime, Thriller, Drama
copyright ©2017 Dave Riedel
Ben Affleck (Christian), Anna Kendrick (Dana), J.K. Simmons (Ray), Jon Bernthal (Brax), Jeffrey Tambor (Francis), Cynthia Addai-Robinson (Marybeth), John Lithgow (Lamar), Jean Smart (Rita), Andy Umberger (Ed)
The Accountant is an interesting film that is much more than a simple action-thriller. The film splits time between Christian's youth and adulthood, showing us how he uses his autism to become a talented niche accountant. Also reflected is self-defense training by his father which Christian incorporates as a way to balance the scales for his client in a personal manner. The result is a film with nice breadth that explores so much more than expected and remains entertaining through the end.
Affleck was very good in his role here and it felt like he was stretching himself, showing a new side we enjoyed. Kendrick played against Affleck well and delivered wonderfully. Simmons was solid as usual. Bernthal was another good addition that fit his role nicely and worked with others well. The remainder of the supporting cast was solid and entertaining.
Camera work, sets, and backgrounds were varied and well done with good detail and fit. Action scenes were intense and well composed. Dialogue moved things along and added good depth. Sound and soundtrack were nicely done.
The Accountant does a nice job of looking at autism from a different perspective, and blending it well with drama, action, and mystery. Those who enjoy an action thriller with depth should enjoy this one.
With a fair amount of violence and some foul language, older teens and above should be fine with this one.
Released: 2016
Reviewed: 8.2.17
Star rating: 4 out of 5
Genre: Action, Crime, Thriller, Drama
copyright ©2017 Dave Riedel
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