New Line Cinema | Release Date: June 14, 2019
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CameJun 29, 2019
Shaft 2019 is a underrated action film in my opinion due to the negative critical reception. But it's a very entertaining action comedy film that should have done better at the box office.
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ModdycriticJul 8, 2019
Complaints of it not being "woke" or being racist or homophobic are some of the most asinine comments one could make. This is shaft bad a** m********kers being tough popping caps taking names and sweet talking ladies is the game. It isComplaints of it not being "woke" or being racist or homophobic are some of the most asinine comments one could make. This is shaft bad a** m********kers being tough popping caps taking names and sweet talking ladies is the game. It is childish dated black action stereotypes turned to 11 but the writing is solid the cast is excellent and it is clearly self aware. If this film hurts your sensitive soul you best stick to Disney. Expand
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Subsided16Jun 29, 2019
Actually really funny not to.mention accurate in reality, outside of the bs left wing portrayals of reality and behavior, this is a real movie, good to know there's still movies that aren't to scared of liberal hate to be proper entertainment
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mohamad91hkJul 20, 2019
If you watch Shaft expecting to see an action-parody/comedy, you will probably enjoy. This movie never comes close to taking itself seriously and is always on the lookout for the next joke. Jackson made the movie stunning by his profanityIf you watch Shaft expecting to see an action-parody/comedy, you will probably enjoy. This movie never comes close to taking itself seriously and is always on the lookout for the next joke. Jackson made the movie stunning by his profanity language that you can’t stop laughing on it, Usher also played a great role as the son of Jackson's character. Actually, it’s an amazing movie, and I completely enjoyed, you must watch it if you want to laugh. Expand
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Sonicfan23Jul 31, 2019
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I loved shaft. It was a bit hectic and some jokes fall flat but I loved it. It was qoutble and the story is prize winning. JJ comes to his father play by samuel l Jackson and this is a funny duo. The comedy is funny like always with Sam Jackson and they have nice work honestly a movie for adults to laugh at . Expand
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LamontRaymondJun 18, 2019
Critics are WAY too hard on this one. It has a fun procedural story (like you're watching a tv episode), and the acting is great across the board. when I say great, most of it's tongue-in-cheek, but everyone in my theater had a great time.Critics are WAY too hard on this one. It has a fun procedural story (like you're watching a tv episode), and the acting is great across the board. when I say great, most of it's tongue-in-cheek, but everyone in my theater had a great time. Junior is solid, his lady-friend is great, and Junior's mom is awesome as usual. Expand
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TVJerryJun 28, 2019
Richard Rountree created the role in the titular 1971 blaxploitation classic (directed by Gordon Parks). Samuel L. Jackson revisited the role in 2000 (with the late John Singleton at the helm). In this version, Jessie T. Usher plays the 3rdRichard Rountree created the role in the titular 1971 blaxploitation classic (directed by Gordon Parks). Samuel L. Jackson revisited the role in 2000 (with the late John Singleton at the helm). In this version, Jessie T. Usher plays the 3rd generation badass private detective. Actually, he starts as a whitebread FBI analyst who's had no contact with his dad until the extremely predictable plot gets underway. That's when the fun begins. Although there are a few shootouts, this is more a relationship comedy than an action film. It allows Jackson to showcase his comic chops with sassy street talk and dead-on timing. Anyone expecting the hard-edged approach of the original may be disappointed, but audiences who want to enjoy Jackson at the top of his game will have a good time (the other 2 have a few moments too). Expand
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LonzoGOATJun 15, 2019
Fantastic. Loved the father-son aspect, perfect for Father's Day. Hilarious movie. Better then what critics say.
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KwasieJun 29, 2019
This latest version of Shaft is better than the critic views would suggest. The banter and chemistry between Shaft (Sam Jackson) and his son is fantastic. Jackson, as usual, has some of the greatest lines ever. His delivery is flawless.

The
This latest version of Shaft is better than the critic views would suggest. The banter and chemistry between Shaft (Sam Jackson) and his son is fantastic. Jackson, as usual, has some of the greatest lines ever. His delivery is flawless.

The plot, however, is lacking. The underlying crime scheme and the villains involved could have used a lot more attention. Treat this movie as a fun, witty, wild action ride and you’ll be happy. The Departed, it is not...
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Natedog81atxJun 14, 2019
Enjoy the comedic aptitudes that Samuel L Jackson the movie star he is. Dont listen to main stream reviewers who are tone deaf to the political pressure of their service they work for. Get an actual review from your basic word of mouth thisEnjoy the comedic aptitudes that Samuel L Jackson the movie star he is. Dont listen to main stream reviewers who are tone deaf to the political pressure of their service they work for. Get an actual review from your basic word of mouth this film is good Expand
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mmasilunganJun 14, 2019
Fantastic. Such a blast. Loved the 2000 movie, loved this one as well. Hilarious. A fun action-comedy to enjoy from beginning to end. Sam Jackson did his thing again, and I love seeing him do movies that channel his vulgar ultracool comedicFantastic. Such a blast. Loved the 2000 movie, loved this one as well. Hilarious. A fun action-comedy to enjoy from beginning to end. Sam Jackson did his thing again, and I love seeing him do movies that channel his vulgar ultracool comedic side. Shaft is a must watch Expand
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SmallFry54Jun 24, 2019
This movie presented Samuel L. Jackson doing what he does best: bringing action and comedy at every turn and corner. I found it to be action packed, entertaining & thought this movie was fun and hilarious. It was great seeing threeThis movie presented Samuel L. Jackson doing what he does best: bringing action and comedy at every turn and corner. I found it to be action packed, entertaining & thought this movie was fun and hilarious. It was great seeing three generations of Shaft come together! I honestly hope they do more of these. Expand
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Matthew2448Jun 15, 2019
I really love the movie It was very funny Expresly And shaft wonts to have sex can I break it off.
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RafaelKaitoJun 21, 2019
Excelente. Finalmente um filme que não "caga regras" pra agradar justiceiros sociais.
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EberhardtJul 3, 2019
Fun from start to the end, showing different manners through time. It was more than I expected
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Lullult50Jun 24, 2019
Just going to start this off by saying: It’s OKAY TO BE POLITICALLY INCORRECT when done in good taste and with a purpose. I felt shaft was a Great movie! You can tell a lot of thought was put into the lines and dialogue between Samuel JacksonJust going to start this off by saying: It’s OKAY TO BE POLITICALLY INCORRECT when done in good taste and with a purpose. I felt shaft was a Great movie! You can tell a lot of thought was put into the lines and dialogue between Samuel Jackson and Shaft Jr. You will be laughing the entire time while also deeply invested in the story. Do yourself a favor and ignore the critic and go see this with your friends this weekend. You'll all be in for a treat Expand
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ManPCOct 26, 2019
I was skeptical at the beginning but after a 5 mins i hooked in. A **** comedy pissing off the liberal * left' critics thanks to SLJ with a decent storyline. I never had that fun in a cinema for the last decade
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hellpittJul 11, 2019
this is how you pass the torch guys...respecting all characters in a funny and entertaining movie.
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HotpocketAug 8, 2021
This movie was a nonstop laugh fest not even kidding. Im so glad Samuel dialed down his swearing because this movie was dam near the funniest thing I've seen in a long while.
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Voodoo123Oct 15, 2019
+Excellent cast
+Great concept/screenplay
+Has fun! -Weak sauce bad guys -Some pacing issues -/+Feels like an 80's movie I was pleasantly entertained by 2019's Shaft. Even though it was full of the usual buddy cop action movie tropes the
+Excellent cast
+Great concept/screenplay
+Has fun!
-Weak sauce bad guys
-Some pacing issues
-/+Feels like an 80's movie

I was pleasantly entertained by 2019's Shaft. Even though it was full of the usual buddy cop action movie tropes the screenplay felt strong. Importantly it has fun with its ideas and rides along the border to full blown genre parody staying just cool enough to 'be' a shaft movie and not National Lampoons Loaded Weapon! The lack of drama is oddly both refreshing and disappointing as characters so the never resolve their issues beyond anything superficial and are therefore quite 2 dimensional (its a Shaft movie!). So if you're in the mood for an action 'almost parody' movie then check this out.
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RalfbergsNov 8, 2020
I really liked it. And I liked that it didn't try to be politically correct at all - because that's how comedy type movies should be. And the jokes (mostly) were actually funny. Just like another comment I saw here - it is like anti-wokeI really liked it. And I liked that it didn't try to be politically correct at all - because that's how comedy type movies should be. And the jokes (mostly) were actually funny. Just like another comment I saw here - it is like anti-woke movie. I mean I have nothing against people being woke, if they arent putting too much of it in everything like making movies not about movies but about those statements and forgetting that movies should be good themselves too. Anyway, I enjoyed this a lot and it obviously has higher user ratings than critics ratings Expand
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chetlySep 13, 2019
Samuel Jackson at his finest. Hilarious with a good bit if action. He's getting old, but he improved with age.
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MrBiffJul 1, 2019
The movie isn't anything unique and the story it's self isn't either, but it is still gripping and worth a watch.
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acoshuwaAug 29, 2019
This movie is so amazing Mattis what the critics say the people say we love it fresh funny new comics combining a little action. Bringing Generations together the millennium's will get a kick out of because they see their grandparents andThis movie is so amazing Mattis what the critics say the people say we love it fresh funny new comics combining a little action. Bringing Generations together the millennium's will get a kick out of because they see their grandparents and great-grandparents do the same thing it's a great movie great watch. You won't be disappointed I looked at it three times already a Expand
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