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Shaft [DVD] [2000]

Samuel L. Jackson , Vanessa Williams , John Singleton    Suitable for 18 years and over   DVD
3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (18 customer reviews)
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  • Actors: Samuel L. Jackson, Vanessa Williams, Christian Bale, Jeffrey Wright, Busta Rhymes
  • Directors: John Singleton
  • Writers: John Singleton, Ernest Tidyman, Richard Price, Shane Salerno
  • Producers: John Singleton, Adam Schroeder, Eric Steel
  • Format: PAL
  • Language: English, German, Spanish
  • Region: Region 2 (This DVD may not be viewable outside Europe. Read more about DVD formats.)
  • Aspect Ratio: 16:9 - 2.35:1
  • Number of discs: 1
  • Classification: 18
  • Studio: Paramount Home Entertainment
  • DVD Release Date: 2 April 2001
  • Run Time: 95 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (18 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B000058E3D
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 20,340 in Film & TV (See Top 100 in Film & TV)

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Samuel L. Jackson makes a gleefully updated John Shaft in John Singleton's homage (not remake) to the early 1970s action classic, picking up where Richard Roundtree's legendary Shaft left off. The Manhattan-set film features 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, Amazon.com

Product Description

DVD Special Features (To Be Confirmed):

Featurette
Cast and Crew Interviews
Theatrical Trailer
Music Videos: "Theme from Shaft" and "Bad Man"
Language Choiuce: English and German
Multi-language subtitles: English for the hearing impaired, English, Arabic, Bulgarian, Czech, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, German, Hungarian, Icelandic, Norwegian, Polish, Romanian, Swedish and Turkish.


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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
2.0 out of 5 stars Stick to the original! 5 Aug 2009
Format:DVD
I like action movies but this one didn't do it for me!... The original is far better (70s style which gives it its charm) but remakes rarely surpass their predecessors... Yes, I know that Shaft is supposed to be nonchalant, smooth and always get his way but after a while it just got annoying. It wasn't a poor performance but I have seen Jackson in much better roles (i.e.: Pulpfiction or Jackie Brown or even 51st state). I like Jeffrey Wright and Christian Bale as well although it isn't 1 of their best roles either.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Can you dig it??? 22 April 2009
Format:DVD
Wow... fans of Samuel L Jackson... master of the long single shot.... will agree with me that frankly he could be painting planks and you'd still find his presence captivating. This film moves fast and is visually very interesting. The plot is a bit weak but Jackson carries the lead role off in a way that almost brings a tear to Richard Roundtree's (the original Shaft)eye! Roundtree's cameo as Shaft's twinkly - eyed uncle is adorably cute!The score is wicked with the original Isaac Hayes theme as hot today as it was when first released. Is this version as good as the original? Well it's different, contemporary and still edgy with slightly less cheese than the original. It makes me nostalgic enough to want to wear a gold lycra catsuit!!!
Why not buy both...Right on!
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7 of 9 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Don’t give Samuel L Jackson a bad day 22 Aug 2002
Format:DVD
This movie really impressed me when I saw how cool Shaft was. The remake of the 1970s classic is excellent. The perfect actor (Samuel) gives an amazing performance. He’s cool, smooth and knows how to get his way.

If you watch this, it’s exciting to watch his character get justice even without justice backing him officially. What happens in the beginning is murder of a black man. Shaft investigates and quits his job to get justice to find out who did it. The film brings us to the gang neighbourhoods as well as the corrupted police force.

All in all, a really cool film with and excellent performance by Samuel L Jackson.

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Most Recent Customer Reviews
3.0 out of 5 stars Shaft
I watched the original in the 70's and thought i would give this a try. This was quite a good re-make and made me quite nostalgic although i still preferred the original.
Published 1 month ago by Mrs Julie Barnes
5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant thriller
For anyone who has seen the original - get this version. I don't normally like re-makes but this version is superb. Samuel Jackson is just brilliant as Shaft. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Mrs K E Woodyatt
5.0 out of 5 stars good retro flick
I enjoyed shaft as a little kid. Samuel L Jackson did a great job brininig Richard Roundtree back to the big screen. A little action blended with a little humor
Published 6 months ago by T-HILL75
1.0 out of 5 stars Can't even remember I've watched it!
Very forgettable. Or maybe I just didn't watch it? According to Amazon, I did buy it. So there you go.
Published on 24 May 2010 by I. M. Dias
5.0 out of 5 stars Jaxmeister General Approves
HEELLLOOOOOOOOOO!!!!! Aw Gawdamn! Jaxmeister General would just like to say that that wowz THE BEST FILM HE'S EVER GONE SEEN! Read more
Published on 7 Jan 2010 by Jaxmeister General
4.0 out of 5 stars Shaft
Not a bad remake with the origional Richard Rowntree still looking good in a supporting role.
Published on 13 Nov 2009 by W. H. Hughes
2.0 out of 5 stars Poor crime film - a shame
Samuel L Jackson (Pulp Fiction, Jackie Brown) stars as central protagonist, legendary detective Shaft and with the amount of passion behind Jackson's performances over recent years... Read more
Published on 26 Sep 2006 by Stampy
4.0 out of 5 stars Jackson and Bale makes this more than your standard action flick
Jackson plays the ultra cool detective John Shaft, who is trying to get a racist murderer (played by an excellent Christian Bale) behind bars. Read more
Published on 21 Jun 2006 by GOB
5.0 out of 5 stars Ignore all bad reviews of this film: they got horribly wrong
Blimey. This film drips coolness from start to finish. you never really take it seriously, but frankly, who cares when a film entertains this much? Read more
Published on 5 Mar 2002 by Mr. N. A. Perry
5.0 out of 5 stars A classic action film which lives up to the name of 'Shaft'!
Shaft is the fast-paced, hard hitting, and often hilarious action thriller that delivers explosive entrtainment from start to finish. Read more
Published on 29 Jun 2001
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