At the SXSW Film Festival, director Gavin O'Connor introduced The Accountant 2, jokingly referencing potential subtitles that highlight its humorous and lighthearted nature. The sequel continues to feature Ben Affleck as Christian Wolff, an accountant and vigilante, while exploring themes of neurodiversity. Despite its action-comedy approach, the film presents an overly simplistic view of autism, focusing on savant characteristics. Critics note the film's representation lacks depth and realism, calling into question the treatment of autistic characters in mainstream cinema while acknowledging the importance of neurodivergent representation in all genres.
The Accountant 2 plays into Hollywood tropes of autism, focusing on savantism and portraying the neurodivergent in an action-comedy context instead of serious storytelling.
Director Gavin O'Connor humorously introduced it at SXSW, suggesting subtitles that reflect the film's blend of tax themes and sibling camaraderie, hinting at lightheartedness.
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