Everyone LOVES a Jason Statham movie. The ladies love him for his accent, his swag, his muscles, his presence, and just the way he portrays his characters. Men love him because he plays characters who are tough, gritty, and violent. Both groups know there will be some thrilling action in any movie he's in-a win-win situation in my books!
Well, get ready for his next action thriller, The Beekeeper! Along with Jason Statham, the film stars Phylicia Rashad, Jeremy Irons, Emmy Raver-Lampman (who starred in The Umbrella Academy on Netflix), Josh Hutcherson (who starred in The Hunger Games franchise), Minnie Driver, and so many more. This film is directed by American film director, producer, and screenwriter David Ayer. Some of his films include Fury and Suicide Squad.
The film starts out so calm and serene. The story starts in a beautiful rural area of Massachusetts. Jason Statham's character's name is Adam Clay. This man is so humble, modest, and unassuming-just a cool dude taking care of his bees.
Let's talk a little about what the function of a Beekeeper is. Beekeepers have a deep appreciation for the ecological importance of honeybees. Our agriculture and society are dependent on bees for a couple reasons:
#1: They pollinate crops.
#2: They produce six hive products: honey, pollen, royal jelly, beeswax, propolis, and venom. (Look up the ones you are unfamiliar with; I learned a lot about them while doing my research.)
Therefore, the primary role of the Beekeeper is to safeguard the well-being and productivity of the honeybee colonies they attend to; in other words, the Beekeeper protects the welfare of the bees. So, my man, Adam Clay (Statham), is chilling and minding his bees.
Inevitably, as things unfold in the story, he is forced to take action. At any rate, we know what's coming: someone is going to get beat up, shot, or tortured. He goes about this in a very calm, very chill, and always cool way. Don't you love it? I do!
Immediately after the action gets going, it is a constant. adrenaline-pumping ride. To make it even more enjoyable, there is some humor sprinkled throughout the film. The director's humor is found even in some of the costuming choices. Make sure you look for them. Let me know if they make you chuckle like I did.
Furthermore, once the action starts, be ready to hang on to your seat as you watch and enjoy the “cool hand Luke” of action strut around doing his thing. Be forewarned: the violence and gore are constant. If that isn't your cup of tea-you might want to find another drink!
Lastly, as to the question of whether you should take your children to see this movie, I would say this: “Hell to the no." This movie is hard-core. It is not appropriate for children. It is rated R for strong violence, pervasive language, sexual references, and drug use.
Let me know what you think about this review and/or the movie when you see it. I, myself, can't wait to see it again!
I give it 5/5 "Charms."
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Just a Mom Who Loves Movies
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