I watched this on a recommendation without huge expectations. I mean, I read the synopsis, saw that Ben Affleck was the lead, and thought, really, how good can it be? Trust me, it's very entertaining, nothing wrong with it at all, as long as you leave your suspension of disbelief at the door. Yes, it's preposterous, but who cares? Affleck is believable both as an autistic man and as an assassin. The action sequences are great and the little details more than make up for the plot holes.
Credit has to go to the director for elevating way above a lot of similar genre films. Before watching I had no idea it was the guy who also directed the exception Warrior. Proof he can take an idea that shouldn't work and make it human and real. He also has a great ear for a soundtrack and knows how to tweak the emotional stakes with a good tune.
I'd happily recommend this to anyone looking for two hours of escapism.
Credit has to go to the director for elevating way above a lot of similar genre films. Before watching I had no idea it was the guy who also directed the exception Warrior. Proof he can take an idea that shouldn't work and make it human and real. He also has a great ear for a soundtrack and knows how to tweak the emotional stakes with a good tune.
I'd happily recommend this to anyone looking for two hours of escapism.