"Shaft" is the latest action comedy sequel from the detective series that started in 1971. It features Samuel L. Jackson, Regina Hall, Jessie Usher, and Richard Roundtree.
We meet a young, nerdy FBI analyst named John Shaft Jr. (Jessie Usher) who embarks on an investigation to find answers to his best friend's sudden and mysterious death. While searching for answers, he meets with his estranged father, Shaft (Samuel L.) and embarks on a dangerous adventure through the streets of New York.
On the surface, "Shaft" appears to be solely about guns, violence, revenge, and objectifying women, but it's actually about the intricacies of a father-son relationship and male friendship. While many would be quick to criticize this film for its violence and sexual content, I would say that the violence and sexual content is not extreme compared to many popular TV shows today. While I wasn't a big fan of the macho show or the commentary on women, I wouldn't say that it completely ruined the movie.
Overall, it's a fairly entertaining popcorn movie with a great cast carried by Jackson, Usher and Roundtree as father, son and grandfather.
Rating: C
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