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The Accountant | Film Review | Slant Magazine

Slant Magazine: In fairness to Affleck, he does duck many of the clichés that mar portrayals of autism. Chris's moments of uncontrollable emotion are almost entirely restricted to flashbacks of his childhood, and even the character's mannerisms—tapping fingers on tables, blowing on his hands before touching things—aren't lingered upon, instead performed with the absent-minded calm of settled routine. Affleck appears to recognize the fundamentally trashy core beneath O'Connor's sedate, measured direction and the film's generally somber tone, and he subtly plays up Chris's social interactions not for pity, but for oddly relatable comedy. Interrupted during a private lunch at one point, Chris doesn't become hostile, but his body language stiffens like a board, and the exasperation on his face as he endures small talk comes off as office humor. Later, when his more illicit activities draw heat and he must kill an attacker in front of people he knows, Chris comes out of his bloodlust shakily, remembering his nearby friends and jerking his arm upward in an awkward wave as if trying to offer a normal goodbye. It's the most engaging Affleck has been in years, despite playing such an alienated character.

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Heretic Review - Damn Fine Blueberry Pie | TNS

TNS: "Hugh Grant gives a tremendous performance in Heretic, a religious thriller that is extremely fun but doesn't stick the landing."

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Gladiator II Is One Of The Best Films Of The Year -Skewed and Reviewed

It has been twenty four years since “Gladiator” arrived and made Russell Crowe an Oscar Winner and took home Best Picture in the process. With the arrival of “Gladiator II” audiences are given one of the best films of the year according to a new review from Skewed and Reviewed.

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Smile 2 Review

1-up Geeks - Discover the chilling sequel to the hit supernatural horror film. Smile 2 expands on the original premise for a thrilling and satisfying watch.

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