The Accountant
The Accountant

The Accountant

1989Movie89 minEnglish

London middle class Jewish accountant Lionel is preparing for his son's bar mitzvah when he does a little favour for a friend, and ends up getting mixed up with the Mafia.

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IMDb7.4/10
Rotten Tomatoes51%
Metacritic51/100
Google Users75%
Director: Noam MurroGenres: Action, Crime, Drama, Thriller

Plot Summary

Christian Wolff, a math savant with high-functioning autism, works as a freelance accountant for dangerous criminal organizations. While crunching numbers for a state-of-the-art robotics company, he uncovers a discrepancy that puts him in the crosshairs of both the law and lethal assassins. As he delves deeper, Christian must use his unique skills to protect himself and those he cares about.

Critical Reception

The Accountant received mixed to positive reviews from critics and audiences. While many praised its unique premise, solid action sequences, and Ben Affleck's performance, some found the plot convoluted and the tonal shifts jarring. It was generally considered an entertaining, albeit somewhat flawed, action thriller.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its inventive premise and strong central performance by Ben Affleck.
  • Noted for its well-executed action sequences and suspenseful moments.
  • Criticized by some for a convoluted plot and uneven pacing.

Google audience: Audiences generally enjoyed 'The Accountant,' appreciating its unique take on an action hero and the blend of intelligence and combat. Many found Ben Affleck's portrayal of the math-whiz accountant compelling and the film to be a satisfyingly complex thriller with plenty of action.

Fun Fact

Ben Affleck trained extensively in various combat styles, including Krav Maga and Filipino Kali, for his role as Christian Wolff.

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