The Accountant Overview

Alright, let's dive into this fucking gem of a movie, "The Accountant," because apparently, you can't be bothered to Google this shit yourself. Directed by Gavin O'Connor and released in 2016, this film is like a wet dream for those who love a mix of action, thriller, and a touch of something different. It stars Ben Affleck as Christian Wolff, a mathematics savant with more social awkwardness than a penguin in a desert. But oh, surprise, surprise, he's not just a nerd crunching numbers; he's also a highly trained combat machine. The kind of guy who can file your tax return and kick your ass without breaking a sweat.

Affleck's character works as a freelance accountant for some of the world's most dangerous criminal organizations. Because, of course, when you're laundering money, who better to have on your side than a dude who can both outsmart the IRS and shoot a fly off your head from 100 yards away? The plot thickens when he takes on a legitimate client, a robotics company, where an accounting clerk (played by Anna Kendrick) has discovered a financial discrepancy involving millions of dollars. As they dig deeper, bodies start dropping, and Wolff's mysterious past starts to unravel, revealing a labyrinth of secrets, including his upbringing and his relationship with his brother, played by Jon Bernthal.

Now, what makes this film stand out is not just its action-packed sequences or the intricate plot but the way it portrays Wolff's autism. It's not every day you see a Hollywood film with a protagonist on the autism spectrum, let alone one who can outsmart and outfight just about anyone. The film attempts to balance sensitivity towards autism with the demands of a blockbuster action film, and it does a pretty fucking decent job at it.

However, like any piece of entertainment, it's not without its flaws. Critics were divided; some praised the film for its originality and Affleck's performance, while others criticized its plot convolutions and moral ambiguity. But let's be honest, if you're looking for a movie that combines the thrill of action with a bit of character depth and doesn't completely fuck up its representation of autism, "The Accountant" is a solid choice.

So, there you have it, a brief overview of "The Accountant." Now, go watch it or don't; I'm not your bloody babysitter.

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