Ep 50 - The Accountant (2016)

Numbers don’t lie… but people do. In this episode of R Rating, we break down The Accountant, a unique action-thriller that blends high-level mathematics with brutal combat and a surprisingly emotional core. Starring Ben Affleck as Christian Wolff, a highly skilled accountant with a dangerous double life, the film follows his work uncovering financial corruption for some very dangerous clients. But when he takes on a legitimate company and starts digging too deep, things spiral into a high-stakes game of survival. In this review, we dive into the film’s mix of action, mystery, and character-driven storytelling. Does The Accountant stand out in a crowded genre, or does it struggle to balance its many ideas? Join the Conversation on Discord! - https://discord.gg/VAYxp2FM39 If you like what we do, and you want to support us, consider joining our Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/c/Rrating?utm_source=campaign-search-results Watch the Show on Youtube! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYYg6U_AaGTIk2fIhJ438xg Dan's Channels https://www.twitch.tv/themongoolishow https://www.youtube.com/@themongoolishow Brian's Channels https://www.twitch.tv/run_seven https://www.youtube.com/@RunSeven Will's Channels https://www.twitch.tv/cleaningagent https://www.youtube.com/@CleaningAgent Chapters (00:00:00) - Christian Wolf(00:00:39) - RIGHT RATING The Accountant 2(00:03:47) - The Dark Knight Review(00:07:54) - "The Ghost of My Brother"(00:09:04) - The Dark Knight Review(00:11:09) - John Wick: Escape From Paradise(00:12:50) - Ben Affleck in 'Argo'(00:16:10) - On The Spectrum Review(00:21:54) - Ben Affleck's Autism Drama(00:26:02) - The Ridiculous Twist In '(00:29:11) - "The Art in the Film"(00:31:04) - Why Did John Lithgow Hire The Accountant to Cook the(00:34:55) - What Is Ben Affleck's Moral Code In This?(00:39:54) - Meh(00:40:30) - Coming soon: The Autism Movie(00:43:35) - Autism: The Movie Review(00:45:46) - The Accountant Sequel(00:48:12) - Review