Ben Affleck, an extremely talented actor and filmmaker, has been a powerful presence in the Hollywood industry for the past 25 years. He has mesmerized audiences with his acting and directing in hit films such as Good Will Hunting,The Town, Argo and Gone Girl. In 2016, Affleck starred in The Accountant, in which he played Christian Wolff, an autistic mathematical genius. The character is a skilled accountant who launders money for dangerous criminal organizations and uncovers a deadly conspiracy after taking on a legitimate client.
The Accountant: A thrilling action thriller
The Accountant stars Ben Affleck alongside Anna Kendrick, J.K. Simmons and Jon Bernthal. The film tells the story of Christian Wolff, who runs his money laundering business from a modest CPA office in Illinois. When he starts working for a legitimate company “Living Robotics”, he gets information about a major financial scam. While trying to find out who is behind this conspiracy, he himself gets trapped in a big danger.
As Wolfe gets closer to the truth, his enemies send assassins to kill him. In this situation, he uses the military training and deadly combat skills he learned in childhood. The film also features an exciting confrontation between Wolfe and his brother Braxton (Bernthal), which emerges as another challenge for him.
Ben Affleck’s brilliant performance
Oscar winner Ben Affleck has played the role of a serious and calm-natured but extremely skilled warrior in this film. He has trained in Indonesian martial art “Pencak Silat”, which made the action sequences of the film even more spectacular. In this film, a wonderful combination of his physical strength and intelligence is seen, which keeps the audience engaged till the end.
Huge box office success
“The Accountant” was released on October 14, 2016 and made on a budget of just $44 million, the film grossed $155.2 million. Audiences loved it and the film received an A rating on Cinema Score and a 77% popcorn meter on Rotten Tomatoes. Although critics called the film’s story complex, its exciting screenplay, interesting characters and fast-paced action sequences won the hearts of the audience.
“The Accountant 2”: Preparations for a tremendous sequel
Due to the great response from the audience and great box office collection, its sequel was officially announced in September 2021. “The Accountant 2” will also feature Jon Bernthal, J.K. Simmons and Cynthia Addai-Robinson along with Affleck. This time, Wolfe and his brother Braxton are forced by Treasury agent Marybeth Medina (Addai-Robinson) to work together to solve a murder, but they find themselves victims of a dangerous conspiracy. The highly anticipated sequel will hit theaters on April 25, 2025.
“The Accountant” on its way to becoming a franchise
Director Gavin O’Connor has already expressed his desire to turn the series into a trilogy, with the third film delving deeper into Wolfe and Braxton’s complicated relationship.
“The Accountant” has every element that makes it a great thriller—a strong protagonist, unexpected twists, and terrific action that keeps viewers glued to their seats.
Where to watch “The Accountant”?
If you haven’t watched this thriller yet, stream it on Max (formerly HBO Max) and enjoy Ben Affleck’s stellar performance!
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Surendra Bareth is a versatile actor and assistant director with a Bachelor’s degree from Guru Ghasidas University. He has made remarkable contributions to Hindi and Chhattisgarhi cinema, as well as television, excelling in both acting and direction.
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