Shaft
starring: Samuel L. Jackson, Philip Bosco, Toni Collette, Zach Grenier, Dan Hedaya
directed by: John Singleton
directed by: John Singleton
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Up against corrupt cops and venomous druglords shaft is out to make crime pay up. Along the way hes got to track down the only eyewitness who can finger a racist killer. Helping him are a police colleague and a streetwise confidant.Studio: Paramount Home VideoRelease Date: 01/04/2005Starring: Samuel L. Jackson Jeffrey WrightRun time: 99 minutesRating: RDirector: John Singleton
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Samuel L. Jackson makes a gleefully updated John Shaft in JohnSingleton's homage to (not remake of) the early '70s action classic, picking up where Richard Roundtree's legendary Shaft left off. The Manhattan-set film is highlighted by excellent performances, dynamic action scenes, and witty one-liners (Jackson's Shaft: "It's my duty to please thebooty"--although the line's deceptive: there's a surprising lack of sex in the film). Unfortunately, it's offset by a surprisingly uninspired, predictable, one-dimensional story, penned by Singleton, Richard Price, and Shane Salerno. The story, in which Shaft investigates the murder of a young African American, is without suspense, since from the start the audience knows that rich white boy Walter Wade (Christian Bale) did the deed, and that Shaft is going to kick his ass, big time. That said, charismatic performances--from Jackson (who, in keeping with the times, is more volatile and fiery than his predecessor), Toni Collette (as a frightened witness), the villainous Bale, and the utterly amazing Jeffrey Wright (Basquiat)--make the film enticing and watchable. Look for a cameo by the original Shaft's director, the legendary Gordon Parks, and fans of the original should note that a still stunningly handsome Roundtree briefly appears as Jackson's uncle. --N.F. Mendoza
Up against corrupt cops and venomous druglords shaft is out to make crime pay up. Along the way hes got to track down the only eyewitness who can finger a racist killer. Helping him are a police colleague and a streetwise confidant.Studio: Paramount Home VideoRelease Date: 01/04/2005Starring: Samuel L. Jackson Jeffrey WrightRun time: 99 minutesRating: RDirector: John Singleton
Amazon.com:
Samuel L. Jackson makes a gleefully updated John Shaft in JohnSingleton's homage to (not remake of) the early '70s action classic, picking up where Richard Roundtree's legendary Shaft left off. The Manhattan-set film is highlighted by excellent performances, dynamic action scenes, and witty one-liners (Jackson's Shaft: "It's my duty to please thebooty"--although the line's deceptive: there's a surprising lack of sex in the film). Unfortunately, it's offset by a surprisingly uninspired, predictable, one-dimensional story, penned by Singleton, Richard Price, and Shane Salerno. The story, in which Shaft investigates the murder of a young African American, is without suspense, since from the start the audience knows that rich white boy Walter Wade (Christian Bale) did the deed, and that Shaft is going to kick his ass, big time. That said, charismatic performances--from Jackson (who, in keeping with the times, is more volatile and fiery than his predecessor), Toni Collette (as a frightened witness), the villainous Bale, and the utterly amazing Jeffrey Wright (Basquiat)--make the film enticing and watchable. Look for a cameo by the original Shaft's director, the legendary Gordon Parks, and fans of the original should note that a still stunningly handsome Roundtree briefly appears as Jackson's uncle. --N.F. Mendoza
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- Samuel L stars as a remodeled "Shaft"
I know some people have complained that this newly revised version of "Shaft" has taken the soul or sexuality of the original and replaced it with other ingredients.Regardless, John Singleton, perhaps one of the better Black directors does deliver here as he did in "Four Brothers", an urban western thanks to a fine screenplay by Richard Price (The Warriors, The Color of Money). Jackson is right on target as the nephew of the famous P.I. and he's ably supported by a cast which includes Christian ... Read More
Rating: - shaft
shaft is a good action movie so I.recomend this action movie,and igive thanks to amazon.com to sell agood product.
Rating: 
- It's worth watching once to satisfy your curiosity. That's it.
It's worth watching once to satisfy your curiosity. That's it.
There's no suspense, nothing new, nothing interesting in this movie. Samuel Jackson could not save it.
Rating: - GOOD MOVIE
This was an entertaining movie, which is more than I can say for some other movies that get rave reviews. I guess everyone sees things differently, therefore, form different opinions. Compared to Shaft of the past, this one doesn't stack up, but I don't think the intent was to compare.
Answer to L. Gontzes comment...I would assume the reason for there not being a nude scene with the lovely (not so lovely in this film) Vanessa Williams would have something to do with the fact that she ... Read More
Rating: - good movie
This movie has a lot of meaning behind it. The actors put on a really good show. Movie is lacking special effects but that does not hurt the quality in any way. Story keeps on unfolding in unexpected ways.
- Samuel L stars as a remodeled "Shaft"I know some people have complained that this newly revised version of "Shaft" has taken the soul or sexuality of the original and replaced it with other ingredients.Regardless, John Singleton, perhaps one of the better Black directors does deliver here as he did in "Four Brothers", an urban western thanks to a fine screenplay by Richard Price (The Warriors, The Color of Money). Jackson is right on target as the nephew of the famous P.I. and he's ably supported by a cast which includes Christian ... Read More
- shaftshaft is a good action movie so I.recomend this action movie,and igive thanks to amazon.com to sell agood product.
- It's worth watching once to satisfy your curiosity. That's it.It's worth watching once to satisfy your curiosity. That's it.
There's no suspense, nothing new, nothing interesting in this movie. Samuel Jackson could not save it.
- GOOD MOVIEThis was an entertaining movie, which is more than I can say for some other movies that get rave reviews. I guess everyone sees things differently, therefore, form different opinions. Compared to Shaft of the past, this one doesn't stack up, but I don't think the intent was to compare.
Answer to L. Gontzes comment...I would assume the reason for there not being a nude scene with the lovely (not so lovely in this film) Vanessa Williams would have something to do with the fact that she ... Read More
- good movieThis movie has a lot of meaning behind it. The actors put on a really good show. Movie is lacking special effects but that does not hurt the quality in any way. Story keeps on unfolding in unexpected ways.
