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We analyze whether The Accountant 2 improves upon its predecessor as Ben Affleck returns as Christian Wolff, the autistic mathematical genius who serves as both accountant and assassin.

• Ben Affleck delivers a more nuanced performance of autism in the sequel, showing detailed mannerisms and speech patterns
• The movie portrays autism almost as a superpower rather than a limitation
• John Bernthal returns as Christian's brother, with their relationship forming the emotional core of the film
• The plot focuses on solving a Treasury chief's murder and rescuing a kidnapped Mexican family
• The sequel features more hand-to-hand combat versus the shooting-heavy approach of the first film
• The storyline sets up potential for a third installment
• We also discuss Hot Tub Time Machine (2010) as a perfect background comedy with nostalgic 80s references
• Modern comedies struggle to match the unfiltered humor of earlier decades
• Both films receive similar ratings (6-7.5/10) but for very different reasons