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Yinster
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by Yinster » Tue Oct 18, 2016 5:12 pm
So this is film 3 in Hong Kong for us. Strange that this has been here since October 13th. Decided to see this as it looked good plus always good to see a film before it is released in the UK.
Anyhoo personally I loved it. OH thought it was ok but as it is my review then it is a yes from me. When you think the word the Accountant then you might think boring but it is far from it. It is about a mystery guy who criminals go to whenever they need financial advices. However the Treasury department is also trying to catch him. I liked the way the story is told about his childhood with his father and brother and growing up in between the main story of his working at Living Robotics after a young in house accountant notices some discrepancies within the books.
There are a few twists and oohs from the audience as the story unfolds but I will say this
the accountant isn't just an accountant. He's like a fighting machine and does like shooting people in the head.
Overall at 128 minutes it never felt like that to me. 9/10
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Sunny Saver
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by Sunny Saver » Fri Oct 21, 2016 7:38 am
We never think 'accountant' is boring in our family
. When I told Aunty and OH there was a film out called 'The Accountant', they both guessed what it meant, although we thought he would also be the count the bodies and clean up guy. We thought of Burton in Banshee and 'Mr Caplan' in Blacklist, both ordinary, boring looking people, but experts with the gun.
I hope I get to see this one.
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alythonian
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by alythonian » Fri Oct 21, 2016 1:56 pm
Saw this at a busy Zocean Terrible last night.
Wasn't sure what to expect but I did get engrossed in it.
Not sure how the accountant kept in quite such good shape?!
It was an interesting twist snd turn. Thought J K Simmons was v good.
7/10
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prettyxcool
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by prettyxcool » Fri Oct 21, 2016 2:06 pm
It's brilliant SS! I loved it too. Went to the premiere, but due to a mix up with tickets, we never got much chance to watch the red carpet but saw the cast at the few minutes of intro, where Ben Affleck laughs, "Don't know why you have all given me the mike!", and proceeded to introduce the film for a minute and then they were off.
Lots of clever twists. The back story is interesting, and the script is really good too. The film is smart and entertaining. Ben Affleck's character makes you want to laugh, cry and cheer! Everyone should see it. It is well worth another watch. I hope I get a chance to do that!
9/10
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Cortone
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by Cortone » Sun Oct 23, 2016 10:57 pm
Sorry - but I was so bored by this. Perhaps my expectations were too high.
Could have been good, but so many plot holes.
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Beate
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prettyxcool
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by prettyxcool » Mon Oct 24, 2016 9:51 am
Well said, Beate. I was shocked to read Cortone's post.
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2016 - 116 seen
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by winitfamily » Mon Oct 24, 2016 10:10 am
I agree with Beate & pretty cool. I have meet Your Hubby Beate. He is lovely. Until You have cared for and been close to someone Who is stuffering. You shouldn't judge. No one knows it could happen to them in the future. Beate's Hubby loves His trips to the cinema.
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stuartboy
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by stuartboy » Tue Oct 25, 2016 12:18 am
Saw this tonight as the second of a double header with a rapid rush between cinemas and no dinner. Well worth it though. This is a really good film. The trailer certainly doesn't do it justice. Kept me engrossed all the way through. Think I want to see it again just to get my head around all the ins and outs.
Rather splendid.
9/10
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Beate
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