VHS : Shaft (Special Edition)
Audience Rating: R (Restricted)
Binding: VHS Tape
EAN: 9780792170006
Format: Closed-captioned, Color, Special Edition, NTSC
ISBN: 0792170008
Label: Paramount
Manufacturer: Paramount
Number Of Items: 1
Publisher: Paramount
Release Date: June 05, 2001
Running Time: 99 minutes
Sales Rank: 2240
Studio: Paramount
Theatrical Release Date: June 16, 2000
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Editorial Review:
Amazon.com:
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 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
Average Rating: 
Rating:  -
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:  -
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: -
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.
Rating:  -
I have to say that I am not familiar with any of the old Shaft episodes, or had had any other contact with the character apart from this movie so I cannot make any comparisons to other sources, nor can I take part in discussing the technicalities and the specifics like other reviewers have. Therefore, coming from someone that did not "know" of Shaft prior to the film I have to say... that I was rather disappointed!
The acting is about average with the exception of Samuel Jackson who carries ... Read More
Rating: -
What was John Singleton thinking. I know he produces good films but this is far worse. The Shaft from the 70s was sexier, cooler, more aggressive, and classer than Jackson. This was a watered down verison where Parks and Roundtree made cameos. It's almost to the point they take the blackness out of the character. No love making and ect. Don't even waist your time! If you want to see it, check it out on cable tv or something. Save your money!
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