Shaft

  • 2000


MOVIE IS lovable exciting serious confident problematic
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54 %
68 % Fresh
$ 21 Million
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Positive Reviews 23
Negative reviews 8
Average Rating 3.0/5
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1.5
Perhaps clarification isnt macho enough, at least for Jacksons character, whose definition and embodiment of manhoods outdated in the face of the youn .. We Got This Covered
4.5
So whats a little homophobic, sexist, and racist humor among friends Its not so much offensive as it is cheap. Austin Chronicle
1.5
Internationally, it will fare less well, especially since the abundant swearing will prohibit children and young teens from admission. Screen Daily
3.1
Yes.There are flashes here of the talent that Singleton has possessed ever since Boyz N the Hood and strong acting and efficient action. Rogerebert
1.5
Instead, anything that isnt a one note, gross out gag or a mean spirited, problematic slur gets resigned to the backburner. The Young Folks
2.5
The film makes only a few halfhearted pretenses of being anything more than a mindless entertainment spectacle, and those efforts dont help but hinder .. Sover
4.0
The most surprising thing about his sequel/reworking of pioneering blaxploitation picture SHAFT is how true to the 70s it is, from the funk heavy soun .. Tv Guide
3.0
It seems to be asking a lot this summer to find even one movie with a plot and characters that make sense and photography that allows you to see whats .. Combust Ible Celluloid
4.0
In a legal system tipped heavily in favor of the rich, the movie seems to argue, you have to take justice into your own hands.In the days of the first .. Lariat
2.8
It seems intentionally cheesy, as if trying to re create the look and feel of the films we loved 30 years ago but are now sort of embarrassed by. Eric Ds Nider
4.0
Review Our Score by Angie Errigo Samuel L Jackson, very cool in a wardrobe designed by Armani, has the necessary presence to carry off this slick homa .. Radio Times
3.0
But sadly like so many new versions of old classics it lacks that certain oomph. View London
1.0
Jackson and Wright and the mostly solid cast seem to be having a grand old time during Shaft, and with the films zippy pace, solid action scenes and o .. Film Journal
3.5
Too many semi developed characters put too much distance between our hero and his prey. Ew
2.5
Shaft takes on all the beats of the action genre, with a lovable hero, brutal villains, interesting sidekicks, and enough action to satisfy easily bor .. Cinema Crazed
3.5
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4.0
This movie gets four stars just for coolness.Samuel L. Jackson, the Armani leather coat, and the Oscar winning theme song are a match made in heaven, .. Common Sense Media
3.8
It has smart writing, shrewd direction and first rate performances. Sf Gate
3.1
Once they are over, the film ultimately loses much of its novelty, but as an in the moment popcorn entertainment, it works wonders. The Movie Boy
3.0
But Shaft raises serious questions without answering them, leaving us in a netherworld between action and drama that doesnt quite work on either level .. Flickfilosopher
3.1
Unsentimental, non glamorized, and unclouded by the usual overlay of rose colored nostalgia, this is a raw but rewarding motion picture. ReelViews
2.0
A look at the Laugh Factorys Comedy Camp, which for more than 30 years has offered a place for at risk kids and otherwise to try their hand at stand u .. Calendar Live
3.1
Without the overstated sexuality, the distinctive afros and glorious cheese factor of its 1970s inspiration, this Shaft depends on its large personali .. Spliced Wire
1.0
And his posturing often comes at the expense of the storytelling, since the action scenes lack the energy and ingenuity to make them exciting. Deseret News
3.1
Very well made for the most part with only one or two silly plot progressions. Ross Anthony
2.5
The low production values gave the film the feeling of a bad Kojak episode. Big Picture Big Sound
1.5
The confident sensuality of Richard Roundtrees Shaft movies is missing, and in its place theres a lot of awkward sex talk between the hero and his dad .. Ign
3.5
Nope theres nothing in Isaac Hayess song about a believable plot, so I guess Shaft does its job. Film Quips Online
3.2
Youll probably see better films than Shaft this summer, but Jackson makes sure that this one doesnt crash land. Flip Side Archive
4.5
Bills Vikings: How to watch, listen, what to look for The Bills will take an 0 2 record to Minnesota to take on the 1 0 1 Vikings Sunday.Heres some ke .. Rochester Goes Out
3.0
This is a film where if you decide to take it too seriously, you will be seriously disappointed. Need Coffee
1.5
I found action sequences more exciting than anything in this film while taking the Picture Picture Tour on Mister Rogers Neighborhood. Juicy Cerebellum
3.8
And in spite of such dazzling villains, Shaft manages to remain the most interesting character.That is a rare and unusual feat. Looking Closer
3.5
Unlike James Bond, Singletons re vision of SHAFT removes most of the particulars that made the original character so unique. Mixed Reviews
2.5
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