Shaft (2019)
Samuel L. Jackson and Richard Roundtree return for the fifth movie in the series that sees three generations of ass-kicking come together.
John Shaft Jr. (Jessie T. Usher, Independence Day: Resurgence) , a cyber security expert and MIT graduate, enlists his father's (Jackson) help to uncover the truth behind his best friend's untimely death.
- Director:
- Tim Story ('Fantastic Four', 'Taxi', 'Barbershop')
- Writer:
- Kenya BarrisAlex Barnow
- Cast:
- Samuel L. JacksonJessie T. UsherRichard RoundtreeAlexandra ShippRegina HallMethod ManMatt LauriaLuna Lauren VelezAvan Jogia
Reviews & comments
Variety
pressIt's mix-and-match thriller MacGuffin clichés, but the movie barely pretends to be interested in this generic crime plot.
The New York Times
pressWhether you take this iteration of the character as an affectionate throwback or a cringe-worthy anachronism, it's hard to watch "Shaft" without feeling a little wistful.
The Guardian
pressA strange, angry attack on modernity that feels like the result of a group of bitter men griping about the metrosexualisation of a younger generation.
Los Angeles Times
pressYes, the great Isaac Hayes music makes an appearance, but the old days are gone and they are not coming back.
Hollywood Reporter
pressIt's all terribly contrived but, thanks to Samuel L. Jackson, this reboot of a reboot manages to resurrect stray moments of '70s-era, go-it-alone impudence and irreverence that still carry a certain appeal.
Variety
pressIt's mix-and-match thriller MacGuffin clichés, but the movie barely pretends to be interested in this generic crime plot.
The New York Times
pressWhether you take this iteration of the character as an affectionate throwback or a cringe-worthy anachronism, it's hard to watch "Shaft" without feeling a little wistful.
The Guardian
pressA strange, angry attack on modernity that feels like the result of a group of bitter men griping about the metrosexualisation of a younger generation.
Los Angeles Times
pressYes, the great Isaac Hayes music makes an appearance, but the old days are gone and they are not coming back.
Hollywood Reporter
pressIt's all terribly contrived but, thanks to Samuel L. Jackson, this reboot of a reboot manages to resurrect stray moments of '70s-era, go-it-alone impudence and irreverence that still carry a certain appeal.
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