Jacked In Reviews ‘The B Movie’ (2023)

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Photo: Richard Bray

The humble opening of Richard Bray’s documentary establishes what’s to come in terms of tone as we begin with something simplistic; an elderly man, Anthony, sitting in his kitchen enjoying a slice of toast, with a jar of honey.

This is accompanied by our leading man who is not the most graceful but still manages to bring a degree of charm to his duties…

Not only is Anthony our star but also our storyman, as he takes us through the day-to-day duties as an amateur beekeeper, from the beginning all the way to getting a teaspoon of honey for your breakfast. It isn’t the story of a mass corporate bee farm and because of that things feel more intimate when looking at a beehive on a smaller scale (well, around 10,000 bees but still). This is accompanied by our leading man who is not the most graceful but still manages to bring a degree of charm to his duties, as well as casually distributing pockets of informative knowledge throughout. From drones to queens, even bee gyms and of course, why it’s essential to wear a veil!

It still manages to echo the message of why bees are so important for pollination and the world we live in.

Not hanging on one aspect for too long, the process constantly moves forward at a steady pace gaining intrigue as opposed to feeling overwhelmed with information. Although this follows the life of a modest beekeeper, it still manages to echo the message of why bees are so important for pollination and the world we live in.

Rating: 4 out of 5.

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