The Beekeeper (2024)
3/10
Starring
Jason
Statham
Emmy
Raver-Lampman
Josh
Hutcherson
Bobby
Naderi
Directed
by David Ayer
The Beekeeper is a Jason Statham action film that delivers exactly what his fans have come to expect: intense fight sequences, implausible feats, and a lot of over-the-top bravado. However, don’t let its flashy presentation or the actor's star power fool you this movie falls short in almost every other aspect.
The dialogue is painfully bad,
often feeling as though it was cobbled together by chance, like letting a
monkey loose on a typewriter, rather than intent which you will expect from a prolific
film writer. The script’s overuse of bee-related terms like "bees,"
"beehives," and "beekeeper" is relentless and eye rolling. They
shoehorned these words into almost every conversation, which then made you feel
like screaming and making the movie look silly, repetitive and unintentionally
comedic.
The film plot is not manageable,
and the execution is laughable. The plot is centered on retired
"beekeeper" Adam Clay (played by Statham). In this world, beekeepers
are elite killers created by the U.S. government to handle covert or
unmanageable situations. Adam, now retired and tending to bees in solitude, is
drawn back into action when his friend and neighbor tragically takes her life
after being scammed. This sparks Adam's quest for vengeance as he hunts down
and takes out those responsible. The premise, while promising some emotional
stakes, fails to deliver due to poor execution.
The action sequences are classic
Statham, he strolls into a room full of men with guns, and suddenly he has the
ability to dodge every bullet and take down everyone with absurd ease. While
entertaining at times, the sheer invincibility of his character renders most
conflicts predictable and, eventually, tiresome.
I understand that he must be a
top-notch unstoppable guy, but there is a point when it started to look
ridiculous. It got to a point where his replacement (someone supposedly as good
as he is and should be able to stop him) was dealt with, with ease, like pushing
over a crying two-year-old.
The movie’s serious tone clashes
with its outlandish narrative, making it difficult to invest in the story. Even
moments that should feel climactic or emotionally charged are overshadowed by
the nonsensical plot and poorly written characters. Despite this, the film
seems intent on setting up a sequel, hinting at even more outrageous antics for
Adam Clay in the future.
In the end, the film sets itself
up for a second part, with many more insane things for Statham’s character to
do. With the kind of money it made from the release, I believe a second part
will not be far away from production.
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