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The film's narrative hinges on outlandish scenarios and unbelievable action, often veering into unintentionally humorous territory due to its sheer absurdity of specific sequences.

While films, even those with mature content, can offer immersive experiences, 'The Beekeeper' falls short. Its graphic elements ('18' UK, 'R' US) juxtaposed with its stretched plot create a tonal disconnect that alienates its intended audience, leaving viewers unable to suspend disbelief.

While the film delivers the genre's requisite action sequences, the plot struggles to maintain credibility, often indulging in exaggerated scenarios that feel more amateurish than polished

Stepping out of a well-crafted movie is like emerging from a captivating dream, your mind buzzing with the story's echoes. Sadly, "The Beekeeper" left me thoroughly indifferent.

Trailer looked intriguing, but the film was a letdown.

As an avid science fiction fan, I was disappointed by the many plot holes and inconsistencies in this film. Good science fiction is based on a solid foundation of real science, with a touch of imaginable extrapolation. This film was 5% fact and 95% nonsense, and it was impossible to become immersed in the story.

Here are just a few examples of the film's many unbelievable elements:

Two massive vehicles, larger than the forest clearing tractors in Avatar, are used to clear a village. But when soldiers jump out of them, they are immediately killed. Why did they jump out in the first place?

A soldier runs in a straight line towards a group of enemies behind a barricade, firing his weapon. The members of the group protected by the barricade are shot, but the single running soldier is not hit once. How is this possible?

A character's oxygen runs out in his vacuum suit, and the warning system displays the levels "low," "dangerous," and "critical." The character can now hardly breathe or move. But then, miraculously, he is able to get around for another five minutes. How?

A non-armored vehicle is shot by a group of soldiers with automatic weapons, but not one round impacts the seven passengers. The vehicle then continues on as if nothing had happened. This is simply not possible.

At one point, a robot is unable to kill a human because "as a robot, they are unable to harm humans." Yet other robots are doing the exact opposite throughout the film. This inconsistency is never explained.

A man jumps off a boat missing an arm, but in the next scene, he is holding onto the underside of the boat with both arms. How did he get his arm back?

These are just a few examples of the many plot holes and inconsistencies in this film. While it may be enjoyable for younger viewers who just want to see special effects and explosions, it is not a good film for those looking for a well-crafted story.

Was recommended this and having watched the trailer I thought "nah". It looked dated, even for 1997, it didn't seem very dynamic, nor especially engaging.

Indeed, the first part of film dragged in a few places, but in hindsight all leading up to developing the meat of this meal.

Without knowing the specifics, the ending was guessed, but even the ending had a twist I didn't see coming.

Slow start, grey mid-section, and the last half-ish really pulled together to provide almost edge of seat ending.