The sequel to Gavin O'Connor's 'The Accountant' continues to blend action with themes of autism, albeit in a Hollywood framework that often simplifies the portrayal. Director O'Connor makes light of the film's tone, suggesting titles like 'The Accountant Squared,' reflecting its sibling buddy comedy essence. While the film brings visibility to the autistic community, it still largely capitalizes on stereotypes, presenting autism as a deficit countered by genius. Characters like Christian Wolff demonstrate extraordinary abilities, yet the representation raises questions about authenticity in mainstream narratives.
In a funny way, it is, in that the autistic community is as deserving of representation in the space of brutal on-screen entertainments as everyone else.
Approach this new movie in particular with any sort of sobriety and you will have to ask yourself questions about whether it's progress that a neurotypical A-lister's interpretation of autism is now the stuff of silly action flicks.
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