Review - The Beekeeper Streaming Online

When I saw the trailer for The Beekeeper 2, I was prompted to review the first movie, same title minus the 2. Actually, I thought I’d already done this, but I couldn’t find it on the blog.

The film is streaming free for subscribers on Amazon Prime, Roku, MGM, and YouTube Premium. You can also rent it on Amazon, Apple, and probably a few other places too.  

To be honest, I was a bit underwhelmed by the movie. It had some good parts, some unique ways to kill people, and some elements that made you wonder if it was inspired by the previous President’s son’s cocaine escapade in the White House.

In any event, here are my thoughts on this action movie starring Jason Statham, an actor known for high concept thrilling action movies. You’ll also see Emmy Raver-Lampman, Bobby Naderi Minnie Driver, Jeremy Irons, Jemma Redgrave, and Phylicia Rashad along with many others in the cast.

So far, I don’t believe he’s outdone the first Transporter movie which had unqiue fight sequences and, dare I say, comedy? Each of his films seems to get more violent than the previous one. I guess it’s Art imitating our increasingly violent times.

In The Beekeeper, the premise is an emotional one that’s a hot button issue in our contemporary world: senior citizens victimized by online thieves intent on lining their own pockets—corporations with huge call centers—and stealing everything the elderly may have saved.

Every good action film needs an emotional reason for the violence. Right? That way we can root for the guy visiting justice on the evil-doers. In this movie, it’s another “cut off the head of the snake” story where all who created the asset-stealing crooks must pay the piper.

That’s all I need to say about the film because I don’t want to give spoilers about the set pieces and how The Beekeeper goes about getting justice. In this case, Statham teaches all involved that “Crime does not pay.” Especially if someone he loves is the victim in that scheme.

TAKEAWAY TRUTH

I won’t say this is a feel good movie, but if you like high-octane action flicks with an emotionally resonant reason for the violence, you’ll probably enjoy The Beekeeper. With the sequel on the horizon, this first flick will tell you if you’d like the second.

Joan Reeves aka SlingWords: The Word Slinging Adventures of Joan Reeves