A violent Jason Statham-fronted action thriller is climbing the Prime Video charts, currently claiming the #2 spot. It’s not a film that gets everything right. But the feature in question is a welcome distraction that is sure to entertain. I’m talking about the John Wick-esque tale of righteous retribution The Beekeeper.
If you’re unfamiliar with the setup for this action thriller, the plot crunch goes like this:
One man’s brutal campaign for vengeance takes on national stakes after it’s revealed he’s a former operative of a powerful and clandestine organization known as Beekeepers.
I checked the film out a while back and enjoyed it for the most part. The picture gets a bit redundant in places, and the ending is more than a little campy. Not to mention, the proceedings border on completely ridiculous for the bulk of the film’s runtime. But sometimes a film like this hits the spot. If you can look past some of the film’s shortcomings, there’s plenty to appreciate. The fight choreography is top-notch, the action unfolds at a breakneck pace, and Jason Statham is truly in his element here. All in all, The Beekeeper is quality popcorn entertainment; it’s an action-packed thriller that executes fairly effectively on a proven formula while delivering wall-to-wall action. If The Beekeeper sounds like your cup of tea and you subscribe to Prime Video, you may want to give this one a look.
In addition to Statham in the lead role, Emmy Raver-Lampman, Bobby Naderi, Josh Hutcherson, and Jeremy Irons star in the film. The picture is helmed by Suicide Squad director David Ayer. Kurt Wimmer penned the screenplay.
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