the beekeeper

Masih belum bosan dengan aksi Jason Statham? The Beekeeper adalah film arahan David Ayer yang kita tahu memproduksi film-film aksi, seperti Street Kings (2008), End of Watch (2012), Sabotage (2014), hingga Suicide Squad (2015). Selain sang bintang, film ini juga dibintangi Emmy Raver-Lampman, Josh Hutcherson, Bobby Naderi, Minnie Driver, Phylicia Rashad hingga aktor kawakan Jeremy Irons. Akankah film ini seperti film-film aksi sang bintang kebanyakan?

Seorang peternak lebah bernama David Clay (Statham) kini menetap dengan damai di wilayah pinggiran. Ia menyewa gudang milik Eloise (Rashad), seorang perempuan tua yang menganggap David seperti putranya sendiri. Tidak hingga suatu ketika, Eloise tertipu oleh satu jaringan online (phising) hingga rekening jutaan dollar miliknya terkuras habis. Eloise pun memilih mengakhiri hidupnya. Clay yang merasa berhutang budi, berniat menolong Eloise dengan caranya sendiri. Siapa menduga, seorang pria peternak lebah tersebut adalah mantan agen legendaris yang dijuluki The Beekeeper.

Ah lagi lagi Statham. Tak banyak ekspektasi sebelum menonton, namun harus diakui The Beekeeper adalah salah satu film sang bintang yang paling menghibur. Fans sang bintang kali ini bakal melonjak kegirangan di bioskop. Aksi nonstop dengan segala atribut yang lekat dengan Statham, semua ada di sini. Naskahnya mendukung 100% seluruh adegan aksinya yang mengabaikan semua ketahanan tubuh dan logika akal sehat. Hei, bukankah The Raid dan seri John Wick juga melakukan hal yang sama?

Dari ringkasan cerita di atas, jelas tampak kemiripan dengan plot John Wick. Seorang mantan pembunuh tangguh yang melakukan aksi balas dendam secara personal. Namun, satu hal yang membedakan The Beekeeper adalah latar sosoknya. Wick adalah seorang pembunuh bayaran sementara Clay adalah seorang agen pemerintah. Latar sosok Clay menjadi daya tarik tersendiri yang terus membuat kita penasaran. The Beekeeper ibarat adalah agen top yang paling top yang bekerja mandiri di luar sistem. Kini, ia harus melawan sistem yang menciptakannya. Bukankan plot senada sering muncul? Ya, tapi mereka bukan Jason Statham.

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The Beekeeper adalah semua ekspektasi tentang aksi laga dan pesona Statham, tanpa ada lainnya kecuali murni hiburan. Tak ada pun di sini selain hanya kepuasan fans penikmat sang bintang. Aksi laganya pun jelas jauh berbeda dengan The Raid atau John Wick yang terkoreografi secara estetik. The Beekeeper hanya menampilkan aksi-aksi laga konvensional dengan sedikit bumbu aksi brutal. Penipuan online hingga sistem dan pejabat korup kini hanyalah tempelan sebagai panggung atraksi salah satu bintang laga terbaik dalam sejarah medium film. Job done untuk Statham.

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A lifelong cinephile, he cultivated a deep interest in film from a young age. Following his architectural studies, he embarked on an independent exploration of film theory and history. His passion for cinema manifested in 2006 when he began writing articles and film reviews. This extensive experience subsequently led him to a teaching position at the esteemed Television and Film Academy in Yogyakarta. From 2003 to 2019, he enriched the minds of students by instructing them in Film History, Introduction to Film Art, and Film Theory. His scholarly pursuits extended beyond the classroom. In 2008, he published his seminal work, "Understanding Film," which delves into the core elements of film, both narrative and cinematic. The book's enduring value is evidenced by its second edition, released in 2018, which has become a cornerstone reference for film and communication academics across Indonesia. His contributions extend beyond his own authorship. He actively participated in the compilation of the Montase Film Bulletin Compilation Book Volumes 1-3 and "30 Best Selling Indonesian Films 2012-2018." Further solidifying his expertise, he authored both "Horror Film Book: From Caligari to Hereditary" (2023) and "Indonesian Horror Film: Rising from the Grave" (2023). A lifelong cinephile, he developed a profound passion for film from an early age. After completing his studies in architecture, he embarked on an independent journey exploring film theory and history. His enthusiasm for cinema took tangible form in 2006 when he began writing articles and film reviews. This extensive experience eventually led him to a teaching position at the esteemed Television and Film Academy in Yogyakarta. From 2003 to 2019, he enriched students’ understanding through courses such as Film History, Introduction to Film Art, and Film Theory. His scholarly pursuits extended well beyond the classroom. In 2008, he published his seminal work, Understanding Film, an in-depth examination of the essential elements of cinema, both narrative and visual. The book’s enduring significance is reflected in its second edition, released in 2018, which has since become a cornerstone reference for film and communication scholars across Indonesia. His contributions to the field also encompass collaborative and editorial efforts. He participated in the compilation of Montase Film Bulletin Compilation Book Volumes 1–3 and 30 Best-Selling Indonesian Films 2012–2018. Further establishing his authority, he authored Horror Film Book: From Caligari to Hereditary (2023) and Indonesian Horror Film: Rising from the Grave (2023). His passion for cinema remains as vibrant as ever. He continues to offer insightful critiques of contemporary films on montasefilm.com while actively engaging in film production with the Montase Film Community. His short films have received critical acclaim at numerous festivals, both nationally and internationally. In recognition of his outstanding contribution to film criticism, his writing was shortlisted for years in a row for Best Film Criticism at the 2021-2024 Indonesian Film Festival. His dedication to the discipline endures, as he currently serves as a practitioner-lecturer in Film Criticism and Film Theory at the Indonesian Institute of the Arts Yogyakarta, under the Independent Practitioner Program from 2022-2024.

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