The Accountant
The Accountant

The Accountant

2016Movie128 minEnglish

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.

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IMDb7.3/10
Rotten Tomatoes51%
Metacritic51/100
Google Users77%
Director: Gavin O'ConnorGenres: Action, Crime, Drama, Thriller

Plot Summary

Christian Wolff, a brilliant but socially inept forensic accountant, moonlights as a lethal assassin. Working for dangerous criminal organizations, he takes on a seemingly routine job to reconcile the books of a cutting-edge robotics company. As he gets closer to the truth, a deadly conspiracy emerges, putting him in the crosshairs of both the mob and law enforcement.

Critical Reception

The Accountant received a mixed reception from critics, who were divided on its blend of action, intricate plot, and character study. While some praised its unique premise and solid performances, particularly from Ben Affleck, others found the story convoluted and the tonal shifts jarring. Audiences generally responded more favorably, appreciating the action sequences and the intriguing central character.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its unique premise and Ben Affleck's compelling performance as a math-minded assassin.
  • Criticized by some for its convoluted plot and inconsistent tone, blending action with a character drama.
  • Found to be an entertaining, if somewhat formulaic, thriller with well-executed action sequences.

Google audience: Google users largely enjoyed 'The Accountant,' appreciating its unique blend of action and a compelling, albeit quirky, protagonist. Many viewers found the story engaging and the action sequences thrilling, though some noted that the plot could be a bit complex. The performances were generally well-received, contributing to a positive audience experience.

Fun Fact

Ben Affleck trained extensively in Krav Maga and firearms for the role of Christian Wolff.

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4 reviews
Filipe Manuel Neto

Filipe Manuel Ne...

**Without being brilliant, this is an honest film, which gives us what it promises and which harmoniously combines dramatic tension, touches of romance and quality action.** Overall, I was quite satisfied with this film: it's not a reall...
The Movie Mob

The Movie Mob

**Overall : A fresh action standout with unique characters and excellent fight sequences. The Accountant's numbers just add up!** The Accountant was an unexpected action thriller with unique character choices. Ben Affleck's Chris Wolff i...
Reno

Reno

**He's not the same man inside out!** The film was powerful, one of the best of the year I have seen. From the director of 'Warrior'. The story of a freelance accountant who was hired by a company to find the financial frauds. But when h...
Jeff_34

Jeff_34

**Surprisingly decent** IMHO Ben Affleck has the ability to stink up the screen and has done so on a number of occasions, thankfully this was not one of them. The premise was good, the characters interesting and the action worked within...