The Accountant 2 review — Ben Affleck action flick is a guilty pleasure
The sequel that nobody wanted to a movie that few people loved emerges as the guilty pleasure ride of the week. Ben Affleck reteams with the director Gavin O'Connor and the writer Bill Dubuque (creator of TV's Ozark) for a riotous shoot-'em-up that luxuriates in rich character detail, labyrinthine plotting and satisfying high-stakes action sequences. It's all the more unexpected when considering the miserable limits of the first Accountant outing — a film that arrived in 2016 when the hitman genre had already reached a postmodern dead end. Back then we'd done everything from the kiddie hitman (Hanna) to the bullet-bending hitman (Wanted), the Cruise (Collateral) and Clooney (The American) versions and countless Tarantino iterations (the
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Irish Daily Star
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- Irish Daily Star
Saoirse Ronan's forgotten 14-Year-Old film with A-List cast comes to Netflix next month
Movie buffs will be in for a treat as Saoirse Ronan's little known action gem is coming to Netflix . Hanna will be available to watch for free on the streaming platform from May 1. The action-packed thriller features Saoirse as the main character of Hanna Heller. The American-born Irish actress plays a fifteen-year-old girl living in the wilderness in Finland while being raised by her father, Erik, (Eric Bana), an ex-CIA operative. It's a no-holds-barred thriller with an impressive storyline. Trained at an early age to become an assassin, the young girl's journey is explored in the film as she treks across Europe, evading government agents who are trying to hunt her down and eliminate both her and her father. Read More Related Articles Jenna Bush Hager announces major career move in heartfelt statement Read More Related Articles Yellowstone's Kelly Reilly moves on from series as she joins new detective drama As she goes on her journey, Hanna begins to learn even more about her existence and upbringing, and the brain-box unravels government secrets in the story. That is just one part of the huge appeal of the movie. A new Saoirse Ronan movie is coming to Netflix It's not just Saoise added her celebrity to the line-up. It's quite the all-star cast. In addition to Ronan and Bana, the film stars Cate Blanchett as Marissa Wiegler, the senior CIA agent who sends out the agents to hunt down Hanna and her father. Even as a child, Hanna was trained by her father with the sole intention of killing Marissa, which ultimately leads to an epic life-or-death confrontation between the two as the film reaches its climax. It's hardly surprising then the film won rave reviews. Ronan, Blanchett and Bana were all praised for their performances following Hanna's release in 2011. It maintains a 71% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes. It got the thumbs up from audiences too with over 50,000 audience member reviews. Hanna holds a strong 66% audience approval rating. The film is often praised for its expertly choreographed action sequences and unique take on a revenge thriller, with The Chemical Brother's soundtrack also often deemed a highlight. Meanwhile Saoirse has been praised by fans for taking on an all-male audience on Graham Norton. Saoirse, 30, appeared on the show alongside fellow actors Denzel Washington, Paul Mescal and Eddie Redmayne as they promoted their upcoming projects. Eddie, 42, revealed that when training for The Day of the Jackal, his upcoming Peacock miniseries, he was taught how to use a phone to retaliate if he was attacked. Paul, 28, then quipped: "Who is actually going to think about that? If someone actually attacked me, I'm not going to go 'phone'." Graham, 61, then laughed as he pretended to hold a phone in an attempt to fend off an assailant, saying, "Can you hold on a second?" to which Eddie replied, "That's a very good point." Saoirse then interrupted the laughing men as she stated: "That's what girls have to think about all the time." The male guests then all fell silent as she continued by asking the audience "Am I right, ladies?" before she received a round of applause from them.
Times
24-04-2025
- Times
The Accountant 2 review — Ben Affleck action flick is a guilty pleasure
The sequel that nobody wanted to a movie that few people loved emerges as the guilty pleasure ride of the week. Ben Affleck reteams with the director Gavin O'Connor and the writer Bill Dubuque (creator of TV's Ozark) for a riotous shoot-'em-up that luxuriates in rich character detail, labyrinthine plotting and satisfying high-stakes action sequences. It's all the more unexpected when considering the miserable limits of the first Accountant outing — a film that arrived in 2016 when the hitman genre had already reached a postmodern dead end. Back then we'd done everything from the kiddie hitman (Hanna) to the bullet-bending hitman (Wanted), the Cruise (Collateral) and Clooney (The American) versions and countless Tarantino iterations (the
Irish Daily Star
21-04-2025
- Irish Daily Star
Cavinder twins go off on Carson Beck after Hanna's breakup in brutal chat with Kai Trump
The Cavinder twins gave a more in-depth explanation to Kai Trump as to why Hanna Cavinder broke up with Carson Beck. In mid-March, Hanna took social media by storm after the Miami basketball star removed all traces of the Hurricanes quarterback from her personal accounts. Soon, it was confirmed that Hanna ended her relationship with Beck, at one point posting a diss track showing how messy the breakup was . Now, the twins have shared more information as to why the basketball star broke up with the quarterback . In particular, the Cavinder sisters told Trump that the relationship came to an end because of how the Hurricanes star's attitude and personality ultimately caused Hanna to call it quits. Read More Related Articles Donald Trump comes up with ludicrous way to look taller next to Ohio State football team Read More Related Articles Rory McIlroy's wife Erica Stoll eyes huge life decision after Masters win due to awkward reason "So like, I broke up with him," Hanna began in a clip that circulated social media that was part of Trump's vlog. "And then I broke up with him and like all this cheating ---- came out. I had no idea. I didn't break up with him because of cheating - I broke up with him because of like who he was. Then I was like, 'Oh ----.'" Hanna added that Beck's behavior often made him a person not many wanted to be around. "Does he have friends?" Donald Trump's granddaughter asked the twins to which they strongly replied: "No! Nobody likes him!" Haley Cavinder added: "And he wouldn't talk to people. He had like an ego. He wanted people to stop and take a picture. Hanna continued by sharing how the quarterback was like in social situations, stating: "He would like flip off people in the bar, and I'd be embarrassed. I'd be very embarrassed and I was like, 'Oh my God, how are you?'" Carson Beck and Hanna Cavinder's relationship came to an end after the quarterback transferred to Miami (Image: Photo by) It is clear that neither sister is very fond of the Miami quarterback, and their feelings are clearer than ever after the breakup. On social media, Haley gave her "unfiltered" view on the relationship between her sister and Beck, releasing a lengthy diatribe on behalf of her sister. "If your sister comes to you or your friend or someone that's really important in your life, and they have a gut feeling about a relationship or a friendship, for example, and they just tell you that on a repeated basis, trust your dang sister, trust her," Haley said on TikTok. "She's always right. I promise you or your mom, they're always right. So anyways, happy Thursday. This article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it. Learn more Get Peacock Get Peacock starting at $7.99 Looking for more to watch ? Peacock has hit shows, movies, live sports, and more. You can watch popular titles like The Traitors, Yellowstone, and Love Island USA, along with golf tours, NFL games, and Premier League matches all in one place. Peacock offers plans starting at $7.99 a month and you can cancel anytime. $7.99 Peacock Subscribe Here "It's not my story to tell, but yeah, I know there's a lot of speculation. And I see someone in my life that's hurting, and I don't think it's okay to not be able to have to always keep your mouth shut. So it's a little bit of unfiltered Haley on here. And yeah, I'm trying to be as nice as possible." While Hanna is living without Beck, Haley enjoys hers after her engagement to Dallas Cowboys tight end Jake Ferguson . In 2024, Haley showed off her engagement ring after Ferguson proposed to her on a beach.
