"Expose the corruption. Protect the hive."
Director: David Ayer
Cast: Jason Statham, Emmy Raver-Lampman, Josh Hutcherson, Jeremy Irons, Bobby Naderi
The Beekeeper — Movie Quotes
Memorable Quotes
There are laws for that. Until they fail. Then they've got me.
Context
Said in response to Agent Parker telling him that there are laws to deal with the scammers.
Meaning
The film's thesis on vigilantism.
I was bringing her a jar of honey.
Context
Said to Agent Parker, who answers by asking if he is Winnie the Pooh.
Meaning
Shows the gentle, personal bond behind his rage.
I'll torture you, then kill you.
Context
Said to middleman Rico Anzalone, who fears that his bosses will kill him if he talks.
Meaning
Deadpan menace, typical of the film's tone.
One. Two. Three. There, I did it for you.
Context
Said when Lewis threatens to count to three.
Meaning
Dry humor that undercuts a threat from a thug.
To bee or not to bee? Isn't that the bloody question?
Context
Exchanged with Clay, who replies that he'll take to bee.
Meaning
An example of the film's pun-laden self-parody.
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