For many, we are facing one of the great premieres so far this year. Is about Beekeeper: The protector. A film starring Jason Statham that, after having grossed more than 150 million worldwide, has landed on Prime Video for the enjoyment of all its followers.
The British actor, Jason Statham go back to Prime Video (you can access a free trial at this link) starring in one of the films that has had the greatest impact at the beginning of the year in cinema: Beekeeper: The protector. It is increasingly common to see how many films end up on our favorite streaming platforms after having been released in the cinema. However, in this case the speed with which this transition has been carried out is striking. Even more so if we take into account the good reception it has had on the big screen.
And it is that Beekeeper: The protectornot only has raised more than 150 million Worldwide. But he also managed to break a record that had been active since his director, David Ayer, began his film career.
A record breaking movie
The action film starring Statham has established itself as the premiere that received a highest score by the specialized portal Rotten Tomatoes of all those that have been directed by David Yesterday, its director. In this case, obtaining a 93% score. Behind her, they stand End of Watch, with 86% or Fury, with 83%. A good indicator of the good reception that the premiere had for all viewers.
Beekeeper: The protector It adds to the current trend of vigilante films led by veteran actors that have worked so well for the industry in recent years. In this case, the impact of the film has been even greater in terms of billing considering that its total cost barely reached 40 million. During the first weekend in theaters alone, the collection reached 37.1 million.
A retired agent
The plot revolves around the life of Adam Clay a beekeeper whose life is very normal. His daily life is spent trying to forget his dark past, trying to reintegrate into a quiet environment while he dedicates himself to raising bees and growing honey. However, things change when his beloved neighbor is robbed of all her money in a phone scam and ends up committing suicide. From that moment on, his thirst for revenge becomes his only driving force.
And this is the moment in which the true identity of Jason Statham is discovered: a retired agent who belongs to a secret association called Beekeeper. From there, Adam Clay He begins his particular career in search of the truth in which he will try to find who is behind the telephone scams that have cost his neighbor her life. However, she soon realizes that this is not a normal criminal gang, but that everything has its origins in the highest spheres of society.
