DO YOU LIKE PUZZLES?

As in the first movie, it takes a while for us to get used to the story, which once again suffers from credibility issues and a needlessly convoluted approach.

But any objections are countered by Ben Affleck’s charisma as the autistic accountant with special skills, who is drawn into a search for a missing Salvadoran family, along with his frequently frustrated and equally dangerous brother. There’s a lot of charm in their relationship, even if it borders on schmaltz in the ending.

Other benefits include intense action and a mysterious team of autistic kids.

2025-U.S. 132 min. Color. Widescreen. Directed by Gavin O’Connor. Screenplay: Bill Dubuque. Cast: Ben Affleck (Christian Wolff), Jon Bernthal (Braxton), Cynthia Addai-Robinson (Marybeth Medina), Daniella Pineda, Allison Robertson, Robert Morgan, J.K. Simmons. 

Trivia: Co-produced by Affleck; co-executive produced by O’Connor and Matt Damon.