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THE ACCOUNTANT: 2016 (Available for streaming on MAX, Prime Video, & Paramount+) The lead actor, Ben Affleck, plays Christian Wolff. Wolff is an autistic who is a math savant with more affinity for numbers than for people. Savant syndrome is a condition where individuals with significant developmental disabilities, including autism, possess extraordinary talents or abilities in specific areas. Approximately 10% of autistic individuals have some form of savant abilities. Many autistic savants have an extraordinary memory. They are able to recall vast amounts of information or specific details with remarkable accuracy. Barbara and I first saw this film in 2016 but decided to see it again on the recommendation of Barb’s daughter, Martha. We enjoyed seeing it again and grade it even a little higher than we did the first time. Barb wrote a more detailed review that you can read in the Movie Views Archives. GRADE B+

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