There have recently been some questions of what autistic people “can do,� and “The Accountant 2� is here to provide some answers.
While Gavin O’Connor’s sequel to his 2016 film “The Accountant,� 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 � and do well � 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’t 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’t a masterpiece, not even a vulgar one, but it’s 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’s especially great in bozo mode. -- Katie Walsh, Tribune News Service Read moreMovie Review: Josh Hartnett saves 'Fight or Flight' from crash landing
Perhaps we don’t need the reminder that our personal relationships with animals are some of the most special and rewarding ones that we can enjoy as human beings, but “The Penguin Lessons� also underscores that our relationships with people are even more important, and that sometimes animals are the best stewards for this particular journey.-- Katie Walsh, Tribune News Service Read moreMovie Review: A teacher's pet warms the heart in 'Penguin Lessons'
