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Shaft (2000)
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Samuel L. Jackson makes a gleefully updated John Shaft in John Singleton'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 the booty"--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...
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We are not talking classics here, but guilty pleasures. I've watched it three or four times. I am surprised I haven't written it up.
The Richard Roundtree role of John Shaft is taken by none other than Samuel L. Jackson. Christian Bale is his nemesis as Walter Wade, Jr., who is a racist, spoiled rich kid.
Wade hooks up...
(complete Shaft review by Movie Addict)
HE'S BIG, BLACK AND SASSY.
John Shaft is his name.
And being a Cop/P.I. is his game.
Here's a 'loaded' lyric-line from the title track of 'SHAFT', courtesy of songwriter, ISAAC HAYES.
"Who's the Private Dick that's a sex-machine to all the chicks?"....(reply in unison)...."JOHN SHAFT!"
Please allow me to make a few...
(complete Shaft review by CowboyJunkie)
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