A film centered on an accountant was succeeded by one featuring a killer experiencing a middle age slump and not engaging in any bookkeeping—except when tallying victims. Initially, grasping the narrative demands a second viewing because scenes appear disjointed from the larger plot; some may even be extraneous or intended to demonstrate strength without advancing the storyline. Even with the story's progression e…

There's a lot of talking from Batman and the character Marv, and it carries the whole thing. There’s definitely something there between them. This one leaves me with an odd feeling, similar to how I felt at Red’s once. It’s unsettling to see young people looking up to someone like that. The fight sequence involving the FBI agent doesn't serve her story and feels excessive. I also can’t help but wonder why it stret…

"Accountant 2" falls far short of its much better predecessor, the initial action thriller. It’s disappointing because, in contrast to the original movie, this one seems unsure of its own identity. Should it be classified as an action film or something leaning toward comedy? The outcome is muddled and quite frankly, frustrating. The ill-conceived attempts at humor detract from what should have been a refined, s…

I had actually put the first “Accountant” film out of my mind until this one came along, so I wasn’t anticipating anything special. However, it turns out to be quite enjoyable as the precise financial expert with hidden, serious issues (Ben Affleck) is forced to collaborate with his separated brother "Braxton" (Jon Bernthal) and a reluctant government employee “Medina” (Cynthia Addai-Robinson) to figure out why her s…

The sequel, "The Accountant 2," is unexpectedly better than the first film, largely because of the filmmakers' decision to center the story on the bond between Ben Affleck and Jon Bernthal. The action sequences are more refined, there are some truly amusing moments sprinkled throughout, and enough emotional resonance to keep viewers invested. Gavin O’Connor has created a narrative that is both exciting and enjoyab…