The Beekeeper - Review

[@daijishinomori9161]

You can just feel Dan unraveling 2 minutes in. Glorious.😂

[@cmasterson]

“It makes you insane for watching”. JUST DAN BEING GLORIOUS LMAO 😂

[@LebahG4nteng]

I can't tell whether Dan is serious or not about reviewing this movie, it's freaking amazing lol

[@defur45]

This is genuinely my favorite review I have ever seen you make. This also shows why you are the best out there giving their reviews.

[@cjc363636]

This is "Dan Unhinged!!" Perfect reflection of the feeling when art just mixes up inside your brain.

[@Churro_Flaminguez]

This comment should be enshrined and quoted. Well done.

[@broosewee]

Oh hell yeah

[@backalleycqc4790]

I can't wait to see this movie, fantastic review!!

[@ProuvaireJean]

Dan's review of Cats (with Roth Cornet) still takes the prize for me.

[@maxmodell6240]

This review is so comforting. I'm not the only person who felt this way. My favourite thing about the movie is that Jason Statham has a rule about never using a gun to kill anyone. It is never explained why but this is treated like a build up to a reveal about his past. This is never explained. Then in the third act he indiscriminately shoots everyone. This is also never explained.

[@quinnsmith2955]

he was tired of playing games

[@David98004]

Jason never talks about using or not using weapons to deal with goons what are you talking about?

[@Arandousers]

@@David98004 ai machine much

[@David98004]

@Arandousers Literally not AI but okay dummy

[@kingghidorah6063]

I appreciate you noticing that , do you think it was inspired by Fuqua and the equalizer, he used guns at the end rarely like denzel

[@toddhollen]

Putting Mini Driver in a movie for 2 scenes and then forgetting about her seems to be in her contract. She and Djimon Hounsou are the most wasted actors.

[@brianng8350]

Djimon Hounsou is in most superhero, sci fi or action movies made in the last decade - big and small roles. He is in most franchises. I think he is having fun.

[@mohdamerulaidilbinrazisahm7317]

To be honest, these two was good when they're playing a supporting character.

[@filmfan2250]

who?

[@rifkadm]

“It’s the kind of movie that should never be released and also released 5 times a year.” Sold! Now I have to watch this!

[@bigdreams5554]

It was good. Definitely worth supporting

[@primetime-si6bs]

the rating is great

[@MMAli-rq8kd]

​@bigdreams5554 It was complete s*hit! 😅 Definitely worth watching 😂🤣 In a scene Jason Statham walks up to the SWAT commander and starts making suggestions while everyone is looking for him and much later in the conversation the commander asks "What did you say your name was" . Then The Beekeeper proceeds to kick the a*ses for no reason 🤣🤣

[@LatinRemix]

I didn't even notice the 2 repair men fixing the leak from the ceiling until you mentioned it now 😂

[@MMAli-rq8kd]

I was looking at the dripping water the whole time and didn't notice repair people fixing them 🤣🤣

[@lydia1634]

This review has the energy of a Dan Rant and I adore it.

[@kinetic3355]

This is the best review Dan has ever made! I need the director’s cut of this review!

[@BrickIt_]

also props to you dan for not starting this video with "to be or not to be"

[@CrazyGoran82]

This is a genuine line from the film, I'm not even joking 😂

[@stevemartegani]

Opportunity missed

[@BrickIt_]

@@CrazyGoran82 purchasing my ticket now

[@Chadsolderbrotherbrad1111]

@@ValyrianPrinceyou 🐝 you 😂

[@PhoenixEncore]

😂😂😂

[@paradisecity0406able]

Let's see if Dan will *BUZZ* his way to a positive review of this movie

[@Chadsolderbrotherbrad1111]

🐝 😂

[@broosewee]

OMG lol

[@Bayard1503]

Out, get out, delete your account, you're done.

[@dominikgose2609]

I hope he doesn't STING too much

[@ddat3]

Shockingly, the movie went HARDER on puns than this.

[@SkolneyVikings]

I wanted this movie to just be Jason Statham obliterating hapless bad guys for two hours. And I got Jason Statham obliterating hapless bad guys for two hours. I wish the last couple Equalizer flicks were half this much fun.

[@CJKhaos]

So it’s a Jason Statham movie. Sign me up

[@motherplayer]

Hey now, 3 has him basically being a Giallo Villian and that's going right back to the spirit of the first film, while 2 was just him doing fetch quest before then suddenly getting a big mission near the end.

[@marvingonzalez8586]

Equalizer 2 was just that

[@SkolneyVikings]

@@marvingonzalez8586 I loved the first Equalizer, but the sequels both bored me.

[@SilentNine]

Buts that’s predictable and boring

[@xger21]

I was already considering seeing this movie, because I generally know what I am getting into for a Jason Statham action movie, and this review confirmed that I will go and see it.

[@differencemaker242]

PLEASE DONT! Stay home and watch Wrath of Man, an actual good movie.

[@errolowl1]

What fun! I skipped to the end halfway through the review because I'm seeing this movie today and want to come back and finish this amazing review with more context - but the dual rating has me rolling with laughter. I can't wait for tonight, Thanks Dan!

[@antonnurwald5700]

Please come back to this comment and tell us how it was!

[@abhirajmandiwal9982]

@errolowl1 how was it?

[@errolowl1]

LOL, Dan said it best "It is terribly hilarious and hilariously terrible" - I do feel insane for liking it! It's Equalizer 3 facing off against the Suicide Squad with no explanations given for anything, and that's the fun ... Hope you had fun with it too!

[@grahamhill3394]

Did you love it?

[@TheRealmfc90125]

I absolutely loved this movie. You are soooo correct about how insanely crazy this is. I loved how it also had some John Wick High Table thing going on too. Like Beekeepers have their own mantra and ways of doing things. Ultimately it’s a great January film and I recommend people go see it, if not for all the things Dan talked about but just that it’s a wildly good time.

[@cornelius575]

Man this movie was 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@David98004]

I LOVED IT 😍 This comment is so on point! Exactly what I was thinking as each scene progressed

[@CBrown]

After watching the review, I feel like Dan said everything you needed to know in the first minute. This does sound like one of those ridiculous 80's or 90's action films that had just the most ridiculous premises that existed only to serve up action set pieces. And honestly, being a 90's kid, I'm here for it.

[@Nicholasmcmath-cr1xl]

Same

[@guyr7351]

Exactly, I enjoy statham movies like this because you know the sort of film it will be. It’s not going to win Oscar’s, it won’t be all PC, there will be the typical typecast villains BUT it will be enjoyable. As my dad used to say about some of the classic westerns rooting tooting shooting movies.

[@jonathanortega753]

If the beekeeper is doing great at the box office hopefully there's gonna be a sequel and I want to see Nicholas Cage in The Beekeeper 2 as a villain and picture this when Jason Statham release a swarm of bees and Nicholas Cage say the iconic line from the terrible Wicker Man remake and a reference to Irwin Allen's The Swarm

[@Hummingbirder1]

Yes! My thought, exactly! XD

[@YaduNandan]

Okay, you need to be a Hollywood producer asap

[@WallFlower81]

Yes this needs to happen!!

[@grahamhill3394]

I hope they do 5 more

[@jonathanortega753]

@@grahamhill3394 just part 2 and that's it.

[@Zydros250]

Dans exasperation over his joy and bafflement while watching this movie has me rolling

[@ljs1668]

Everything just fades out to black in this review for me, and a flashing light shines while a bullhorn blares out saying “Go see this immediately!” Exactly the type of movie I needed.

[@curlyq1305]

I remember seeing a commercial about this movie, and I thought it was a interesting film with the action scenes. But, once the name of the film was revealed, I was like “ What the…??” I couldn’t help but laugh. So, by the sound of your excitement and anger, I had a feeling this film was going to be that insane.

[@brooklynbred1460]

Jason cared more for the mom than her daughter. She didnt even cry when she killed herself. Even her partner said look the other way. Really hated her almost as much as the scammers.

[@vaporwave4880]

As a Brit, Dan’s Stathe accent was absolutely awesome. Love it.

[@brianthomas2434]

EVERY review is telling me Statham is attempting a Yank accent in this film. I just don't hear it.

[@alexkaa1022]

This, this is why we watch Dan Murrell every week!! It's only January and we aaaalll know this is going to be one of the top 10 videos of the year! MASTERFUL!

[@megansaxton5881]

I watch every single video that you post up Dan and this has got to be one of my favourites, I laughed out loud a good few times especially the duel rating. I thought the trailer looked awful and didn’t appeal to me but you may have convinced me just from this review to just watch it!

[@BrickIt_]

I was so excited for this slop, yet I dont know why. the meg 2 and The Beekeeper are like parodies of the movies jason used to make, just so out there. no hate, I just love how bombastic his projects have gotten.

[@MrCliverlong]

Just discovered your reviews Dan. Alongside Jeremy Jahns, Kermode and Chris Stuckmann, I will now watch your reviews, which seem more entertaining and passionate than most of the films. I will probably be a "stay away" from the Beekeeper, but I'm sure some people will say, like you Dan, " You must go. It will be such a terrible experience you will be able tell your grandchildren about it".

[@FanboyCantina]

That Jason Statham impression is spot on 😂

[@Crusty_Comrad]

honestly couldnt agree more, it feels like a parody and homage to 90s style action movies at the same time, but takes everything up to level 11. I will see it again.

[@christinestachelski5164]

I don’t normally watch these type of movies, but this one was great!!! Jason is amazing!

[@donaven1324]

This is one of the best reviews I’ve seen after watching the movie. Personally I had a great time watching the movie and the energy of this review is something special. This is one of the best reviews I’ve seen you put out

[@ParadoxFreak]

I work for the government and I can tell you the scene at the FBI office is 100% accurate to real life. The buildings are always falling apart and repairs are constantly needed. It’s a budget thing, I did laugh at this scene myself lol.

[@Vicki_Benji]

We need more Beekeepers. There are too many scammers.

[@johnpotts8308]

What better cover for a "Beekeeper" than being an actual beekeeper? That's the ultimate in plausible deniability! Obviously, slightly less plausible when you kill somebody with a paper clip...

[@rmarkley79]

Thank you Dan, I think I'm even more excited to see this now!

[@jessrl8025]

The Beekeeper is one of those movies that you watch drunk or high with your buddies and just laugh your ass off. In other words, it sounds like a David Ayer movie.

[@KrolikPudding]

I agree with the first part, but not with the second - Ayer has a mixed record but he did some really good movies - End of Watch, Fury, Harsh Times, also he wrote the screenplay for Training Day. I sincerely, didn't expect him doing a typical Jason Statham action movie, but here we are - I gtuess after the Suicide Squad and the Ayer cut interview he's not getting great screenplays.

[@s10n20s]

It’s just flat out fun and it def works for that exact situation!

[@emb3863]

This is giving me Book of Henry review flashbacks I gotta say

[@DanMurrellMovies]

This definitely put me in the same headspace as The Book of Henry.

[@jointjunkieslangards]

This is the best review EVER.

[@micahzook2626]

This is your absolute best review video. I’m so glad you waiting until you were home to give us something so fantastic!

[@hellofranky99]

The fact that you can quote lines from the movie means it is memorable if nothing else.

[@FanboyCantina]

Easily one of my favorite Dan Murrell reviews in recent memory

[@CJKhaos]

Ok. I have now watched The Beekeeper. It is everything Dan said it was. I loved it and cannot wait to watch it again. Definitely joining my Statham Rotation

[@jamiesawyers4154]

I LOVED it!!! It was everything i wanted Silent Night to be!!

[@auslandermercury972]

Saw it tonight, had a blast! The bee puns drove me nuts 😂

[@motherplayer]

You know if nothing else, I can appreciate a more experienced and notable director doing action schlock. I got to admit, think I'll check it out on a half-priced Tuesday or something.

[@IsaacV24]

So we got an action movie starring Jason Statham from the director of Suicide Squad (2016) released in January? Yep, got all the makings of a bad movie (which is a shame, considering I think Statham is actually a more entertaining actor than some may give him credit for.)

[@josephfisher426]

There's a lot to be said for reliability. Especially at the right scale for the actor.

[@David98004]

You're way off buddy wuddy! This movie delivered on all cylinders! The Meg 1 and 2 are dogshit compared to this Bee Keeper version of John Wick!

[@AndyVonTube]

I don't know about the movie, but the review was great! :)

[@raracosi]

I never thought of seeing this movie until now, but this review makes it sound too interesting to miss.

[@melissajd6433]

Omg I laughed way too hard at this review. Thanks Dan for the entertaining and no doubt genuine commentary haha

[@aloysiusmaina2625]

This has to be one of the best reviews you have ever given. I want 😫 to see this movie so badly now! The comments on Ayer's directing, the South African accent, the dialogue on Statham's accent and the character who disappears 40 seconds in - hilarious 😂

[@danielsliwa1045]

This movie was the most fun I’ve had in the cinema in a while. And they went ALL in on the Bees and B-movie camp 💥✨

[@123Neilob]

If the movie is half as entertaining as this review I’m in for a good time 😂

[@ebayer1980]

It is super entertaining

[@dRoscoAZ]

It's only entertaining if you like to cringe... a lot!

[@baraddur7664]

Why no critics talk about the girl who lost her mother and act like nothing has happened? Even worst, she makes jokes that aren't funny.

[@jeffbleil4449]

She was annoying as hell too

[@milanfejfar322]

Dan, seeing you describe this movie made my week. I have to see it now, while Iam staying away as far as I can from it 😂

[@TechxGremlin]

Just watched this, I liked it. I had an idea what to expect and the storyline was a bit more interesting than I thought it would be.

[@Rockky67]

I went to see it tonight because Showcase cinemas had a deal where I could watch it for a fiver. I thought it was hilarious for much of the stuff Dan picks up on. I overhead one woman haughtily declare afterwards “well I felt that was rather far fetched” which could be the dictionary definition of litotes. I particularly loved how all the fights were shot close in to avoid the otherwise obvious fact there were dozens of people not being attacked who could pop him with a head shot at any moment. Not that it matters in the least I would just make a slight adjustment, Jeremy Irons isn’t playing the father, just an ex CIA head who Hutcherson’s mother had a thing with and who leads the family’s security team.

[@wjarnock44]

As a beekeeper I found this film hilarious especially when he keeps telling everyone he is a beekeeper which is a thing beekeepers do. Who thought you could use honey like napalm ??? I also loved the South African baddie cliche with the outrageous hair cliche.

[@religionlol7323]

I liked this movie. It's like what Steven Seagal tries to make but they always go straight to dvd.

[@matthewcalalay268]

Honestly, this review has intrigued me to go see it more than anything else. My best friend try to tell me, it was a good movie, but I did not believe him. But to tell me, the movie is both awful and amazing at the same time, that I can get behind.

[@sophiawoodward4838]

"..but they're not, they're not there for any reason" 😂😂😂

[@lostsock9852]

On Jeremy Jahs' review, I asked"My wife likes bees. Should I take her to see it?" Thank you, Dan. The answer now is YOU BETCHA!

[@MikeTaffet]

I remember seeing the trailer for this and when I heard the line “We need to kill him before he kills his way to the top” I chortled

[@chazzer6545]

i thought it was terrible but i loved it, enjoyed every minute and every bee pun. i wasn't bored once and it flew by but it was all entertaining because of how bad it was

[@MsZeeZed]

7:35 - you need a “David Ayer Movie” entry on your scale. Must See / Avoid is exactly how I would describe End of Watch, Fury and Suicide Squad. This cannot be blamed on coincidence or the studio system. His movies contain iconic moments and stuff that should never be on film 🍗

[@GuineaPigEveryday]

Yeah idk I genuinely rlly like End of Watch and Fury so its strange to see him becuz such a raving lunatic, or be associated as such, nowadays

[@bust0ne]

i shit you not, there was a scene in this movie where jason statham is being held at gunpoint and the guy says "to be or not to be. that is the question isn't it?" and jason statham says "i choose be (BEE, get it?)" i couldn't believe it lmao

[@artofchinara]

Your review convinced me to go and watch this film in cinemas. I haven't had such a good time in cinemas in a long time! Thank you for the review!!!

[@ZachBobBob]

Well...I'm sold!

[@neophyte_reviews]

This is so great Dan. These are literally my exact thoughts though you fleshed out your review way more than I did. But nonetheless you hit it right on the nose. I laughed so much with how over the top this it was and although it’s not a masterpiece it is definitely one I would recommend lol

[@happzy]

The only question that was goin through my head every 10 minutes or so was : HOW THE FUCK IS JEREMY IRONS IN THIS MOVIE?

[@datoad7883]

"That anger me and delight me" perfectly put

[@jonathanboetto8849]

That double rating is a stroke of genius. How dare you do something so controversial, yet so brave.

[@julesauburn8713]

This review made me want to see this movie. Your passion is evident.

[@Outshined93]

i’ll definitely see this as soon as it’s free

[@AVarStunts]

Yo Dan, idk if you’ll see this but the movie DOES explain why he is a Beekeeper, he works with those specific Bees because one of their traits is self-sacrifice for betterment of the hive which is what he as a government Beekeeper is meant to do.

[@Guyinadifferentroom]

This is what I thought the movie would be..... Statham: "Oi! YEW LEEEV THUZZ BEEZ ALUN!" *Kicks guy in the face.....explosion for no reason.

[@terencecaron2922]

The "losin my mind" energy in this video is amazing. I will watch the beekeeper Dan, thanks

[@KrustydaClown]

Given how David Ayer said he wanted this movie to feel like the action movies he loved as a kid I totally believe most of the cheese in this is intentional. Kinda excited to see it.

[@halfsourlizard9319]

The actor who played the South African with the ridiculous accent is English ... but lived in S.Africa. And I loved every bloody moment of screen time that he had.

[@jessparra]

“Kills herself IMMEDIATELY after being scammed” 😹😹😹😹

[@theabsentdeity]

Just got back from the theater where I saw The Beekeeper. I didn't even notice the repairmen in the back of the scene fixing the water leak. This movie was insane! Please make 50 more of them. Dan's review is spot on!

[@c0nf1n3d]

For the most part, I tend to universally agree with your reviews. So that being said, I'm very excited to see this one this weekend. Haha

[@Poesghost]

I'm in the same boat as you. As a matter of fact I am watching it for the fourth time now. Well, actively listening to it in the background while I work. My approach was to just take it in as a mindless action flick and coast with that. Some lines, well, a lot of the writing did not do it for me. Great review! You've got a new fan and subscriber!

[@DHG187-nf7wx]

Explosive from the start. A Must See Movie. Trust me you will luv it. An instant classic.

[@rohanb9335]

I would honestly love to see crank 3 in the style of how insane this film and the meg 2 have been.

[@maryhales4595]

Husband and I just left the theater. I'm with you - equal parts repulsed and delighted. Mostly just baffled. Husband loved it.

[@bigdreams5554]

That scene in FBI officer that Dan talks about.... I think it makes sense if you think about how shitty their government office vs the glitzy offices of the bad guys. Bad guys rolling in dough with cool offices, good guys sucking it up in crappy ones. I also noticed how the bad guy drinks "oatmilk" etcetc. Lol.

[@ddat3]

I hadn't heard of this, but my wife and I went to see it on your recommendation. We both had a blast, so thank you! This was such a wild ride, especially since the marketing managed to hide the big twist. (Cool character too, it was hard to guess the arc there.) I am still in awe at the absolute sincerity and gravitas that they delivered here. It's one thing to use "to Bee or not to Bee" with a straight face, but setting it at a key confrontation moment was just completely nuts. What a movie.

[@jzh8499]

If a movie manages to break Dan like this, then it's a definite must watch.

[@padenfrank6047]

My friend has a similar rating as yours for these “special” films. He uses 🔥/🦄 (fire out of unicorn) for such occasions (examples include “Cats” and “Fifty Shades Darker”)

[@chriscrockpot5410]

I've never seen any of your reviews and I went into this not expecting much... This was a phenomenal review, all the details that made no sense during the movie that I just went with made this confusing mess spectacularly confusing after being reminded. Thumbs up

[@stephenatwood241]

Is The Beekeeper ... the Cats of 2024???

[@evingmadeez5008]

I just saw trailers for The Painter & The Bricklayer 😂😂😂 more of this is coming Dan

[@squeepsmccallister2544]

A spoiler review of this movie would be incredible, Dan!

[@Thermalions]

The truth was probably that the plumbers were there actually fixing a leak, and the shoot was so far behind schedule and over budget they couldn't afford to wait for them to finish.

[@DarthK1tteh]

I thought this too, lol.

[@jvoisin1211]

After seeing this MARVELOUS review, my husband and I decided we had to experience this movie in the theatre. It was just as good/bad as you said -- and even better because we saw it in a theatre.

[@ddat3]

Side note: The cybercrime weirdness was in fact explained as a plot point. The method used by the villain was new and unique within the world of the story itself. It was an interesting idea, too.

[@captainziggy82]

Gonna go see this one fried out of my mind lmaooo

[@shawnyang435]

As someone working in the U.S. on an H1B visa, I’m stealing some many expressions from this video😂

[@rajeevdsamuel]

Hitman Genre: Jason Bourne -> Taken -> Jack Reacher -> John Wick -> Equalizer -> Retirement Plan -> Beekeeper.

[@lildigipoke]

Dan losing his sanity as the video goes on 😂

[@TStark-vj2wo]

Love that you are 'flexible enough' to give it a split rating.

[@DCibener]

When you got to the part about the ceiling repair men, I was like, stop drilling, you’ve hit oil! 😂