Critics are ridiculous, this movie is ridiculously good and thought provoking.

Calculate your choices. The Accountant is a 2016 American action thriller film written by Bill Dubuque 💰 Can’t recommend it. Oof, this isn’t good 🙁Probably give it a miss 👎🏼 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.

“Sooner or later, different scares people” You know, I’m not a huge Ben Affleck fan.. but I can get down with these movies. After seeing the Accountant 2 premiere at SXSW this year it reminded me that I actually fairly liked the first movie. Afflecks character can easily pivot the mood of the film from intense, heart warming, all the way to comedic on the drop of a dime. After this rewatch I can confidently say, both this movie and its sequel are enjoyable action movies.

***SPOILERS*** The Accountant is a pretty good movie, but I found it quite predictable and a little too long. The story is good and there are amazing twists in it. Lamar Blackburn being the big baddie was pretty obvious for me, while it was also clear to me that Braxton was the brother, because of the trailers for the second film. Although I don't think that would have been obvious if not for the trailers. The twist for the woman voice and the opening scene are definitely my favourites, I was shocked when the reveals happened. The characters are well-established and quite layered. I loved how we got to see Chris' everyday routine when everything is in order and when there was chaos. The themes of autism, family and morality are extremely well-presented, for example they didn't portray the dad as a full-on n*zi, but they also didn't shy away from showing how far he went with making his sons tough guys. The cinematography is pretty good, the lighting is what I liked the most. The action sequences are amazing, well-shot and well-staged. The editing is great, but the film could've been a little shorter for my taste. I think there was just a little too much buildup. The acting performances are spectacular for an action movie. The cast is amazing, Jon Bernthal has the kind of aura I like, Ben Affleck is just amazing, while Anna Kendrick and J.K. Simmons are also great. The Accountant is weird, because at first I didn't really like it, but after having rewatched it through a reaction video, I like it a lot more.

Feels like a worthwhile watch for anyone curious about what it means to find a sense of peace and self-acceptance—not through stillness, but through understanding the bigger picture and the hidden impact one can have.

I feel this movie was a bit bloated, adding a few moments and characters which weren’t really needed which bloated the run time. Ben Affleck was good though and overall there were more positives about the story than negatives.

This was a decent action movie with an interesting plot. Ben Affleck and Jon Bernthal both were excellent casting choices but I would have liked to see more scenes with them together.

A gem of a movie with light touches of humour and excellent action sequences. Highly recommend this movie too all..and if you have an accountant in the family they'll get a kick out of this movie. Great performances by all the actresses and actors involved.

I remember when I first saw this back in 2016. I liked it so much, I watched it practically three times in a row as I introduced it to my brother and a friend after I'd seen it the first time. Then I found out a sequel was coming and was pleasantly surprised. I had no idea until late last year. In preparation for the sequel, I re-watched this and my goodness, what a great film. It had been many years since I'd last seen it so in a lot of ways it was like watching the story for the first time (even though there were some things I had remembered). I'm not sure how accurate Affleck's portrayal of a highly functioning autistic was, but I don't care. This film was solid and the writing was pretty darn good as well. It requires paying attention, as there are intricacies to the plot that require it. But it's not that hard to follow if you do. I fully enjoy the experience of watching the plot unfold and finding out more about the characters played by Affleck and Bernthal. While it's not super action-packed, that didn't matter to me. In fact, I rather enjoyed the limited action sequences, as too many of them tend to desensitize me to what's happening. Highly recommended.

Unique and well acted, plot and twist were very predictable, but I can't say I've ever seen a movie that had a severely autistic man be a hitman before.

Photography: 2.5/5; I give this rating not for the shots (which are good, normal) but for the image quality which for 2016 is poor, it is not even that beautiful grain of old films, it is really bad quality. Music: 2/5; the soundtrack does not exist, there is the classic action movie soundtrack just put there to give a little movement, no characteristic soundtrack that sticks in your head. Actors: 3.5/5; the actors are nothing incredible yes but they are good all in all, especially Affleck did well in the part of the autistic. VFX/SFX: 5/5 I don't think there is much CGI, especially special effects but simple and those that are there are done well so I give it the maximum rating. Plot: 3/5; classic action movie that tries to differentiate itself with the feature that the protagonist is autistic and therefore this theme is also treated, does the movie succeed in differentiating itself? ssssni, that is, in the end everything that happens in action movies happens, it starts with the action, in the middle there is the action, between the middle and the end there is a bit of rest and then it ends with the final battle, there is also a plot twist but it is predictable; the action scenes are well done, there is better but they are not bad. Makeup and hair: 5/5; here too everything is done well. Settings: 2.5/5; nothing special, normal settings from a B-series movie.

Very entertaining and it shows that people with autism truly are underestimated.

We all need our mythical heroes. Like Shane, Christian Wolff serves justice and rides off into the west.

The Accountant has a decent story, a fresh storyline at least. I loved it the first time I watched it and have seen it a few times since. Great popcorn flick that has a great cast and no-one is bad in their role.

All the scenes with Ben and Anna were boring AF. Jon Bernthal makes this movie. Let’s just give him his own spin-off and be done with Ben.

It's another one of those movies that make you wonder if the professional critics watched something else. Does everything you want from this type of movie and is exciting throughout without the cheese of some

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ A Brilliantly Crafted Thriller with Brains, Heart, and Firepower! The Accountant is a rare gem — a film that dares to blend high-intensity action with razor-sharp intellect and actually pulls it off flawlessly. Ben Affleck delivers one of his most nuanced and compelling performances as Christian Wolff, a math savant with a mysterious past and a very particular set of skills. He’s both deeply human and completely badass — a combination that makes him one of the most original protagonists in recent memory. What sets this film apart is its ability to be smart without being pretentious, thrilling without being over-the-top, and emotionally resonant without ever slowing down. The plot is tight and full of satisfying twists, the action scenes are slick and hard-hitting, and the underlying message about neurodiversity is handled with genuine care and respect. With a stellar supporting cast, sharp direction, and a story that keeps you guessing until the very end, The Accountant isn’t just a great action movie — it’s a standout film in any genre. It leaves you wanting more in the best way possible. A must-watch, and a modern classic in the making.

Interesting plot, great acting overall a very good movie.

Aunque la historia avanza de forma lenta y en algunos momentos puede resultar confusa, la actuación de Ben Affleck destaca positivamente y aporta solidez al filme.

Love this movie. Hands down one of Ben Affleck's best acting performances. He absolutely nails his character. The story and the messaging is also very powerful. Big fan.