"The Beekeeper: Jason Statham's Action-Packed Thriller Unleashes a Swarm of Excitement"

In the new action thriller "The Beekeeper," directed by David Ayer and starring Jason Statham, a retired elite secret service agent turned beekeeper seeks revenge after his employer falls victim to a phishing scam and commits suicide. As he tears through the criminal underworld, the film flirts with a so-bad-it's-good vibe but ends up feeling like a grim and slipshod "John Wick" ripoff, with bee metaphors coming fast and furious. The movie's ludicrous premise and serious tone make for a divertingly bonkers but uncomfortable B-movie crosspollination of today’s political landscape, with a violent, self-appointed guardian of America slashing his way toward the president.