I enjoyed watching it, but it doesn’t reach the level of the first one. The Accountant 2 loses much of what made the original stand out: its pace, its tension, and especially its action. Everything here feels slower, more tangled, and although there are still good moments, it lacks that sharp, focused drive of the first film.
The story tries to expand the character’s world and dig deeper into his relationships, and in some ways it works. There’s chemistry, some clever callbacks, and you can tell they aimed for something more complex. But at times, it feels overdone: too many subplots, too much explaining, and not enough energy where it matters most.
Still, it works as a sequel. Far from a failure. It has fun moments, the characters click, and a few scenes are well crafted. Ben Affleck holds the character nicely, though with less physical presence this time. And his dynamic with Bernthal brings a bit of “buddy movie” energy that actually helps.
The main issue is the lack of action. There are a few sequences, but nothing as memorable as the first. That blend of sharp violence and quiet emotion is mostly gone here, and it shows.
All in all, it’s an easy watch and an enjoyable follow-up, but far less impactful. It holds your attention, but you probably won’t rush to see it again.
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