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[Corinne @corinne_ine]

A recent @people mag report claimed that Ben Affleck was ‘very much in favor’ and a ‘driving force’ behind J.Lo’s 2024 album & film release ‘This is me… now’.

It also claimed that Affleck 'encouraged' the couple's life in the public eye.

Here’s why the article is largely FALSE & misleading.

- A THREAD - 🧵

[Cinema Tweets @CinemaTweets1]

I’m smiling from ear to ear after just having finished The Accountant 2 (🌟🌟🌟🌟). Ben Affleck is outstanding in this film & his chemistry with Jon Bernthal cannot be understated. I could watch these two shoot the shit & kick ass for hours. The Accountant 2 works as both a mystery-thriller and a throwback buddy-cop popcorn flick, and the end result is a really entertaining film. This won’t win awards & it won’t break box office records- it’s just a damn good time at the movies that left my theater laughing & cheering.

The Accountant 2 is a rare example of a Hollywood sequel that deserved to be made. I always felt like green-lighting this sequel was never a guarantee: this sequel was made as a byproduct of the cultural success of the original film. I truly believe Affleck and everyone involved in this project listened to the fans when deciding to make this sequel rather than viewing this film strictly as a cash-grab. I’ll also add that if you haven’t seen the original Accountant, don’t let that deter you from seeing this film. There are very few, if any, barriers to enter this movie because the sequel is very straightforward- which is part of the reason I’m not going to go into the plot much here. All you need to know is Ben Affleck is a brilliant mind & a brilliant assassin who happens to be brothers with Jon Bernthal. Beyond that, I don’t want to spoil anything from the plot for those reading this review.

The two biggest reasons I love this film, besides the performances which I’ll touch on shortly, is the action & the comedy. In terms of comedy, the laughter throughout the theater was palpable due to the banter between Bernthal & Affleck. Their chemistry is so natural & so slap-sticky, it almost felt like the two are brothers in real life. In terms of action, I thought the set pieces, combat sequences, and all the heavy artillery fucking rocked. The final thirty minutes of this film is Affleck & Bernthal going guns blazing like two bats out of hell. It’s everything you want from a movie like this.

Lastly, a word on Ben Affleck’s performance. Affleck is 52 years old now (which is insane), and I don’t know how many more of these physically-demanding action films he intends to take on. But regardless of where Affleck goes from here, he’s still a total force of nature. His physicality and on-screen presence is that of a definitive movie star. Juxtapose Affleck’s physicality with his tight-lipped line-delivery & comedic timing and you get a really memorable Ben Affleck performance. For example, there’s a moment in this film where Affleck learns to square dance in the thickest Nike sneakers you’ve ever seen & everyone in the theater loved it. It sort of encapsulated Affleck’s entire performance perfectly.

Movie stars still definitely exist and Ben Affleck is one of them.

[best of ben affleck @BSTOFBENAFFLECK]

Ben Affleck at "The Accountant 2" premiere (16/April/2025).

[best of ben affleck @BSTOFBENAFFLECK]

Ben Affleck and George Clooney at the 85th Annual Academy Awards

[Fandango @Fandango]

Ben Affleck shares how fans helped bring #TheAccountant2 to life in our latest Big Ticket interview. Get your tickets on Fandango today! In theaters April 25. https://t.co/xYmkVDlTfP

[The Accountant @accountantmovie]

Bros before foes. You don't want to miss The Accountant 2 – in theaters April 25. #Accountant2

[GQ Magazine @GQMagazine]

He’s been one of the biggest movie stars on earth for nearly three decades. But since founding a new production company with a radical vision to remake Hollywood, Ben Affleck’s making films as an executive first, director second, and actor third https://t.co/63jIZtiwet

[British GQ @BritishGQ]

Presenting GQ’s April/May cover star: Ben Affleck.

Since founding a production company, he's chosen to make films as an executive first, a director second, and an actor third. But can you just stop being one of the biggest film stars on earth?

📝: https://t.co/WibIopqHMI

[GQ México y Latam @GQMexico]

Ben Affleck es una de las estrellas más grandes de Hollywood y ha estado frente a todos los reflectores por sus grandes papeles. Sin embargo, hoy está enfocado en su productora y dirige sus propias películas, llevando su amor por el cine a otro nivel. Te platicamos todo sobre nuestra portada de abril en el link 🔗

https://t.co/w3UzmtyKv0

[Cinema Tweets @CinemaTweets1]

Owner of the Oscar for Best Picture

[GQ Magazine @GQMagazine]

Presenting GQ’s April cover star: Ben Affleck

In a wide-ranging conversation with @zachbaron, the actor-turned-mogul talks about surviving paparazzi madness, AI in movie-making, why he’s not playing any more superheroes, and his plan to remake Hollywood https://t.co/AsfoA2K3jK

[Artists Equity @artists_equity]

#Accountant2 has taken home the Headliner Audience Award at #SXSW. Don’t miss the movie only in theaters April 25.

[SXSW @sxsw]

You came, you watched, and you voted on your favorite #SXSW Film & TV Festival screenings. Announcing the 2025 Audience Award winners including the Headliner Audience Award Winner The Accountant 2 and much more.👏

See the full list of winners: https://t.co/lHw3N6Qm68

[Cinema Tweets @CinemaTweets1]

Written by Ben Affleck & Matt Damon

[The Hollywood Reporter @THR]

Jon Bernthal and Ben Affleck Punch, Line Dance and Bond in ‘The Accountant 2’: “Ben Is A Hero of Mine” https://t.co/4WBRcSELRb

[Amazon MGM Studios @AmazonMGMStudio]

Ben Affleck and Matt Damon at the world premiere of The Accountant 2 at #SXSW2025

[Deadline @DEADLINE]

Artists Equity Unveils Slithery Docu 'The Python Hunt' At SXSW https://t.co/GcqKJEICj3

[The Accountant @accountantmovie]

Ben Affleck and director Gavin O’Connor are reunited and ready for action @sxsw. #Accountant2

[On The Red Carpet @OnTheRedCarpet]

Ben Affleck and Jon Bernthal surprise fans at The Accounant 2 pop-up at @sxsw in Austin, TX. #theaccountant2 #sxsw #benaffleck #jonbernthal

[The Accountant @accountantmovie]

Missions. Math. Line dancing. The Accountant 2 has arrived at SXSW - don't miss it in theaters April 25. #Accountant2

[The Accountant @accountantmovie]

A cross-country drive, a kick-ass Premiere, and two friends sharing it all. The Accountant 2 is only in theaters April 25. #Accountant2