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So I rated this higher than it has a right to be rated but I don't want to take away from what could've been and what could be if there is a sequel.

This clandestine organization known as the Beekeepers is really compelling. I love the idea of this movie. However, the only good thing about this was Jason Statham and Jeremy Irons. The supporting actors were horrible and cartoonish. It went from being prospectively a terrific movie in the beginning, to just comical and not in a good B-movie (no pun intended) type of way.

The thing that destroyed this movie was the character writing. Statham's character didn't have much background and was an easy write as a typical elite action hero. Even so, they gave him some cheesy dialogue at times. Jeremy Irons was the only realistic character. Everyone else, especially the money folks, were like goofy caricatures of cartoon villains. His FBI tail, being his neighbor's (that he is avenging) daughter, had the most unrealistic plot line and character development you can imagine. She had zero grief nor internal conflict displayed. If they had gone a more serious direction, this movie would've been knockout. They should make a sequel with better writing.

I did play the games. I'm very happy that they finally made a game franchise that sticks to what made it populate to begin with. There are some differences but overall they work and there is no major deviation that changes the course of the story. I thoroughly enjoy it. At first, I was worried about the casting but the actors are portraying their characters well. They have gotten better throughout the series in my opinion. Go into this show knowing that everything is morally gray. In fact, morals lean more on the bad side. There are no heroes and right vs wrong depends on your perspective as a viewer. It is a dark and unfortunately conceivable look into human nature when society collapses.