Bernthal is great at playing a brash, straight-talking badass. His Braxton is the perfect foil to Christian, and when they’re on the road together, “The Accountant 2” finds its ideal form as a violent buddy action-comedy. One scene in which they get drunk at a country western bar is a particular highlight.

The sequel's screenplay is a sprawling thing, but the plot isn't really the point here, as “The Accountant 2” shines thanks to stars Ben Affleck and Jon Bernthal.