“The Accountant,” which was released Oct. 14, is a thrilling and comedic action movie about an Autistic man and his dangerous choice of career. The movie, which was directed by Gavin O’Connor, has landed itself only $30.1 million of the estimated $44 million it took to make it.
Beware: There will be a few spoilers throughout this movie review! Read at your own risk.
Christian Wolff, who is played by Ben Affleck, is a numbers and math wizard working for some of the most dangerous criminal organizations in the world. However, during the day, he is a straight-laced, suit-wearing accountant in a strip mall. The intensity that surrounds him and his character keeps the audience intrigued and on the edge of their seat throughout the entirety of the movie.
Dana Cummings, who is played by Anna Kendrick, is an accountant for a company called Living Robotics and soon finds herself along for a wild adventure with the very handsome Wolff. Her character appeared to be used to show a softer and more vulnerable side, of the otherwise permanently stern, Wolff. She provided slight comedic relief with her naïveté and confused expressions and comments. Overall, her character was played well and was a cute addition to a rather serious action movie.
Raymond King, who is played by J.K. Simmons, is head of the Crime Enforcement section of the United States Treasury Department. He has been getting mysterious tips, which elevated his career over the years, from “the voice.” Simmons play this character brilliantly and is an essential role in the movie.
Spoiler: This mysterious voice turns out to be a person from Wolff’s past, Justine, at a living facility for the mentally challenged, in which he formerly lived.
Marybeth Medina, who is played by Cynthia Addai-Robinson, is a low-level agent who works at the United States Treasury Department. She is blackmailed by King in order to help him discover the identity and location of the mysterious Wolff. Marybeth Medina has a few secrets of her own and a hidden past that King threatens to expose, which could cause her to lose her job. As Medina and King start too close in, dead bodies start turning up left and right.
Braxton, who is played by Jon Bernthal, is Wolff’s younger brother turned lethal assassin.
Spoiler: At the end of the movie there is a dramatic fight between the Wolf brothers and results in a shocking turn of events.
Overall, the movie was extremely entertaining and has viewers guessing at what will happen next. Online the movie only got a 49 percent on Rotten Tomatoes, a 51 percent on Metacrtic, and a 7.9/10 on IMDb. However, it is definitely worth the price of a movie ticket and will be sure to keep you intrigued. The entire, 128-minute, movie was completely enthralling nearly every second with trying to piece the twist and turns together around every corner. The movie was Rated R for good reason, it was violent and contained vulgar language. Definitely two thumbs here; check it out!