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The Accountant (2001)
Wonderful effort - deserved its Academy Award
This short film was absolutely wonderful, almost magical in its completeness as a movie product. The backdrop, the filmography, writing, and acting were excellent. Only true Georgia boys could go over-the-top with these characters and nail them as they did. Credit certainly goes to the writer, Ray McKinnon, but the genuine flavor of the characters brought forth by Eddie King and Walton Goggins, pulled it all together. I heard quite a bit about Ray, his wife Lisa Blount (see An Officer and a Gentleman), and Walton, as producers on this movie; deservedly so. However, the pivotal role in the film was played by Eddie King and well done. I watched the hoopla surrounding the film and its winning an Oscar and I don't think Ray and/or Walton said boo about Eddie. For the record, Eddie King deserves much more recognition for his part in this film. I know he was heavily involved all of the way through the project from picking out locations, to donating his time and nailing the character. Ray McKinnon did not mention Eddie during his acceptance speech when there were only three actors on the whole project, HOW WEAK! Eddie must feel like Ringo. Anyway, it is a great film and a tremendous effort by all.