The Beekeeper

 

        Jason Statham may be getting older, but he hasn't lost a step, starring in this action thriller. When a shadow organization of hackers cons his close friend into losing all her money, beekeeper  Adam Clay goes on the hunt for those responsible. While a literal beekeeper, Clay is a retired "Beekeeper", part of an elite organization dedicated to protecting "the hive".  Using all his skills, Clay goes on a one-man warpath taking down everyone responsible for, not only for his friend but all the innocents taken in by the hackers.

      It's an action revenge story anyone can relate to, which adds an emotional element to this "check your brain at the door" thriller. Mr. Statham shows he's still in great shape and very resourceful at taking down the bad guys.

      The film co-stars Emmy Raver-Lampman, Josh Hutcherson, Jeremy Irons, Jemma Redgrave, Minnie Driver, Bobby Naderi, and Phylicia Rashad. Mr. Irons adds a certain gravitas to a part he can do in his sleep. Ms. Driver's and Ms. Rashad's roles are not much more than cameos, but Mr. Hutcherson chews the scenery as the man behind the scenes running the scams.

       Getting hacked is everyone's nightmare so it's fun to see the hackers get “stung” for a change, even if it is only a movie.