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While Gavin O鈥機onnor鈥檚 sequel to his 2016 film 鈥淭he Accountant,鈥� stretches the limits of realism with its tale of an autistic accountant turned avenging angel, it nevertheless suggests the many things that neurodivergent characters can do 鈥� and do well 鈥� such as pattern recognition, deductive reasoning, forensic accounting, surveillance, smart home hacking, drone hijacking, line dancing, online dating, hand-to-hand combat, sharpshooting and even repairing a relationship with an estranged family member.
This is a light and breezy affair with a few unexpected twists, some social commentary that doesn鈥檛 entirely land, and it might not have enough staying power for it to be truly memorable. -- Katie Walsh, Tribune News Service Read moreMovie Review: 'Clown in a Cornfield' a light, breezy slasher
This flick isn鈥檛 a masterpiece, not even a vulgar one, but it鈥檚 cheeky and entertaining enough in its giddy hyper-violence, thanks almost entirely to the star turn of Josh Hartnett, who has proven in his recent renaissance that he鈥檚 especially great in bozo mode. -- Katie Walsh, Tribune News Service Read moreMovie Review: Josh Hartnett saves 'Fight or Flight' from crash landing
This one will likely only appeal to fans of the genre who appreciate reverence and twists on this kind of material, but it鈥檚 bloody 鈥� if lightweight 鈥� fun for those who enjoy this kind of good old-fashioned romp in the woods. -- Katie Walsh, Tribune News Service Read moreMovie Review: 'Until Dawn' a gory romp in the woods