Today, the crime action movie "The Beekeeper" directed by David Ayer, written by Kurt Wimmer, starring Jason Statham and Josh Hutcherson, was released simultaneously around the world.
In the film, after Clay (played by Jason Statham) retired as an agent, he rented Mrs. Parker's house and became a beekeeper. Clay once said that Mrs. Parker was the only person who took care of him, but she committed suicide because she was deprived of her money by an online fraud and was so stimulated that she committed suicide. This tragedy prompted Clay to resolve to avenge his friend. However, Clay's target of revenge is the powerful conglomerate. They are also eyeing Clay and threaten "We must kill him, otherwise he will fight his way to the top." Thus, a life-and-death confrontation between a retired agent and a powerful consortium begins.
Through various fierce fighting scenes, the film fully demonstrates Clay's fearlessness and tenacity on the road to revenge. In particular, Clay relies on his special agent skills to punish evildoers. His methods are precise, ruthless and not sloppy, and he remains calm in the face of a group of aggressive enemies.
"The Beekeeper" is starring Jason Statham's first work in 2024. The character he plays is also different from the past - Clay is not only a tough guy who kills decisively, but also a warm and kind person. people. Clay's act of revenge is based on sadness and anger over the death of his friend. Therefore, Jason Statham shows his human and emotional side in the fight. In addition to the hearty and refreshing feeling in the fighting scenes, the audience can also get different feelings from the kindness and tenderness of the tough guy.
David Ayer, the director of the film, is known for directing war, action, police and gangster films. He participated in the screenwriting and production of the films "Training Day" and "The Hunt for U-571", and has received multiple Oscar nominations; The popular IP "Fast and Furious", which he participated in as screenwriter, has grossed an average box office of 1.2 billion yuan in mainland China. As a director, David directed the high-grossing and highly rated film "Fury", and the film "The Beekeeper" is another of his masterpieces. (Xinmin Evening News reporter Sun Jiayin)