The Accountant², 2025 - ★★★
Friday, June 13, 2025
First off, exploiting (neurodivergent) kids for free labor to carry out clever—but clearly illegal—activities left a bad taste in my mouth. Additionally, The Accountant 2 glosses over the complexities of being neurodivergent, even more so than the first one. While I understand that the movie wasn't meant to be profound, these underlying issues are troubling.
The crime subplot in this movie is also quite lackluster, feeling forced and unnecessary. This is especially evident as the main characters doesn't seem to have a significant role in the investigation. In fact, the story could work just as well without the crime subplot, which seems to exist solely to maintain continuity with the first film's formula.
The only highlight of the film is the dynamic between the two brothers. In this sequel, though the same underlying issues between them remain, it's quite enjoyable to see them develop a stronger bond and share more moments together. They could make an entire film focused solely on these two brothers going on a road trip, hanging out, and getting to know each other better—and the audience would likely enjoy it just as much, if not more.
All in all, while the crime subplot and mysterious elements are poorly integrated into the story, and some scenes feel awkward and drawn out, fans of the first film will likely still appreciate this sequel, albeit less than the original.