The Beekeeper: Unraveling the Finale
The Beekeeper takes audiences on a thrilling rollercoaster ride as Jason Statham unleashes relentless chaos in his pursuit of justice Brace yourself for a mind-bending twist that will leave you in awe
The Beekeeper discovers Jason Statham causing chaos in the pursuit of justice, and below is a detailed summary of the movie's conclusion.
Directed by David Ayer of Fury and Suicide Squad, the new film revolves around Adam Clay (portrayed by Statham), a tranquil beekeeper employed at a vast rural property owned by Eloise (played by Phylicia Rashad). When her laptop is suddenly compromised by a malware warning, chaos ensues.
She dials the number and is immediately connected to a helpful operator. He offers to remotely fix all of her problems so she doesn't have to bring her computer into town. After a sudden power outage, she discovers that all of her digital funds have been stolen with no way to track the thief, leading her to take her own life that same night.
The police and FBI are unable to help and the CIA cannot identify the caller's location. But Statham isn't just a Beekeeper - he's a protector who will stop at nothing to safeguard the hive.
The Beekeeper ending explained
The Beekeeper concludes with Clay taking the life of the president’s son Derek (Josh Hutcherson) and fleeing into the ocean. Agent Verona Parker (Emmy Raver-Lampman) has him in her crosshairs, but she chooses to release him, believing in upholding justice above the law.
First, let's address the Beekeepers: they are an off-the-books government agency that operates independently from the chain of command. Not even the former CIA director, Wallace Westwyld (Jeremy Irons), was aware of the full extent of their operations.
"The honeybee has always had a special relationship with humanity – a sacred bond. Why? Without bees, there is no agriculture, and without agriculture, there is no civilization. Our nation is not unlike a beehive, with its intricate network of workers, caretakers, and even royalty. If any part of the beehive's complex system fails, the entire hive collapses. At some point in the past, it was determined that a system was needed to keep our nation safe – a system operating outside the established chain of command and beyond the regular framework. The sole mission: to protect the system. The Beekeepers have been provided with all necessary resources and have been granted the authority to act based on their own discretion. For decades, they have silently labored to safeguard the hive."
They possess a unique set of skills, as described by Wallace, that makes even the most deadly assassins appear insignificant. Though retired, Clay's dangerous nature is heightened by his unaccountability. While other intelligence agencies are struggling to locate United Data Group, Clay's friend quickly finds and destroys it, eliminating its leader. This sets the stage for Clay's mission to take down Derek Danforth, a drug-using playboy who is profiting from his call centers across the US by printing stolen money.
Wallace, his stepfather, called an old contact in the CIA as a favor to his mom. He asked for the Beekeepers’ assistance in taking out Clay. They agreed, and a contract for Clay was quickly acquired by the current active operative, who happened to be a dangerous individual.
Confronting Clay at a gas station with a gatling gun, she was overpowered when he attacked her with a jar of honey and set her on fire. Clay then headed to Nine Star United in Boston, Derek’s most profitable phishing base. After a scuffle with FBI guards outside the building, he entered and took down the private security outfit, using a fire extinguisher on one and cutting another in half with a falling lift.
The Beekeeper’s twist is bonkers
Clay locates the "middle manager" and tosses him through the center's CPUs like Bam Margera in Drywall Drop-in, then proceeds to staple him until he reveals his boss. He presents a photo of Derek, and cautions that he's "untouchable" - but in Clay's view, "nobody is untouchable... sometimes when the hive is out of balance, you have to replace the queen."
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"What does he mean by that?" I hear you ask. Well, it turns out that Derek is the son of US President Danforth. He heads to her beach house for the weekend, which is completely surrounded by armed guards – but Clay manages to find a way in, latching onto a truck through a manhole cover, strangling a man checking there’s nothing dangerous in the undercarriage, and wearing his clothes as a disguise.
He quickly removes his disguise and dons a stylish suit before striding confidently through the party. Verona and the other mercenaries give chase, trapping him in the garden. As they surround him, one taunts, "To bee or not to bee, that's the bloody question, eh?" His response, "I think I'll take... to be," is followed by the explosion of a car behind him. A high-speed pursuit ensues as Clay fights his way back into the house, taking down his enemies to reach the president. A brutal fight with a mercenary leads him to burst into the president's office. Just moments ago, Derek admitted to stealing CIA software and using it for financial gain, even killing the deputy director in a moment of panic.
Clay points his rifle at the president, but Verona and her partner rush in and urge him not to pull the trigger. Instead, he shoots Derek in the head and then escapes out the window. Verona aims her gun at Clay as he runs away, but ultimately decides to let him go. Before the guards can reach the beach, Clay has disappeared into the water.
Find out how to watch The Beekeeper in theaters now and read our review here.
Editor's P/S
As a Gen Z fan, I found "The Beekeeper" to be an exhilarating and thought-provoking action movie. Jason Statham's portrayal of Adam Clay, a beekeeper turned protector, is both captivating and intense. The film's exploration of a secret government agency operating outside the chain of command adds a layer of intrigue and complexity to the plot. The movie's fast-paced action sequences and unexpected twists kept me on the edge of my seat throughout.
However, I do have some reservations about the film's ending. While the twist involving Agent Verona Parker's decision to release Clay was unexpected, it felt somewhat anticlimactic. I would have preferred a more definitive resolution to the conflict between Clay and the Beekeepers. Additionally, the movie's portrayal of the Beekeepers as an unaccountable and autonomous organization raises questions about the potential for abuse of power and the erosion of democratic principles. Overall, while I enjoyed "The Beekeeper" and its exploration of themes of justice and loyalty, I believe the ending could have been stronger and more satisfying.
