Review: ‘The Beekeeper Is Mindless Action At Its Finest
A scene from Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Pictures' The Beekeeper
The Beekeeper is a fast-paced, one-man army's plan of action to stop the criminal activity of defrauding the weak in society.
There's something to criticize when the Hollywood machine creates endless cycles of sequels and remakes, doesn't fund films that capture the imagination of audiences, or takes a chance on a unique idea because there's no evidence that it works. Cool. However, to their credit, they do sometimes recognize the importance of mindless entertainment. There's no shame in going to the theater to get away from it all and watch a movie that doesn't require any effort from the viewer. This year's newest action movie, The Beekeeper , wants you to sit back and enjoy the over-the-top punishment.
Adam Clay (Jason Statham) is a beekeeper who rents land from an elderly woman (Phylicia Rashad) to tend beehives and collect honey. Clay takes her pain personally when she falls for an Internet scam that leads to financial ruin. He immediately begins tracking the money, tracking a transaction at one of the call centers before eventually discovering that a sinister figure is pulling the strings. All of this is possible because Clay is a retired agent of a secret government agency, and he won't let anyone stop him from getting revenge on a sweet old lady - not even her daughter (Amy Raver-Lampman), an FBI agent. The task of the agent was to stop the murder.
It feels like an 80s action movie where the hero is outnumbered, armed to the teeth, has lots of action scenes and predictably laugh out loud dialogue. However, one of the funniest parts of the first part of the film is the anticipation when a character says the title of the film several times during the dance - once she says it, she doesn't stop, which is her own business. Reward with many bee fines. Fans can also look forward to learning lots of interesting facts about bees and their social behavior, as all of Clay's classics include What's a Bee Doing? You will answer the question. ,” turning a beekeeping manual into a killer manual.
Statham knows exactly what he's doing in this film, delivering every line with a restrained, quiet determination. His motivation and mission are clear, as is his commitment and ability to get the job done. But he does not treat all obstacles equally, he accepts the damage caused to law enforcement agencies by mass and mercenary battles. Statham has never lost his point, and it's fun to see him dispatch so many skilled professionals at once so often. Because who wouldn't support someone who stands up for the most vulnerable in society? However, Josh Hutcherson and Jeremy Irons in the lead are perfect opposites: one spoiled and independent, the other a breathless reformer. The relationship between Rafer Lampman and his partner, played by Bobby Nadera, adds levity to the story.
Director: David Ayer
Starring: Jason Statham, Amy Raver-Lampman and Josh Hutcherson
