Shaft
critic Reviews
, 34% Rotten Tomatometer Score- Decades removed from the original, this multi-generational Shaft struggles to keep its characters interesting -- or anything other than uncomfortably outdated.
- , Fresh Tomatometer ScoreAndrea GronvallChicago Reader
An appealing reboot.
Read full article - , Rotten Tomatometer ScoreJustin ChangFilmWeek (KPCC - NPR Los Angeles)
This is a very strange movie... They've taken one of the coolest, suavest characters in movie history and cast him in this multigenerational "grumpy old dad" sitcom.
Read full article - , Rotten Tomatometer ScoreJason BaileyFlavorwire
The blaxploitation hero's new reboot/revamp/retcon is the most depressing movie of the year.
Read full article - , Rotten Tomatometer ScoreRobert DanielsMediaversity Reviews
[Shaft is] the worst and most problematic film of 2019-or any other year, for that matter.
Read full article - , Rotten Tomatometer ScoreDavid EdelsteinNew York Magazine/Vulture
It stinks to heaven.
Read full article - , Rotten Tomatometer ScoreRichard RoeperChicago Sun-Times
Middle generation Shaft looks good roaring around in his souped-up Monte Carlo SS. It's too bad the characters as a whole didn't have a better vehicle.
Read full article - , Rotten Tomatometer ScoreM.N. MillerReady Steady Cut
There is some much-needed comic-relief in this Shaft, but sadly this film hasn’t grown up when it comes to its treatment of women while still loving a good ’70s stereotype.
Read full article - , Fresh Tomatometer ScoreLonita CookKCTV5 News at 9
There's a great soundtrack... it's funny, lots of action, everything you love about the Shaft franchise.
Read full article - , Rotten Tomatometer ScoreCandice McMillanSeattle Refined
To dissect this film too deeply would give toxic masculinity and blatant homophobia their time in the sun.
Read full article - , Fresh Tomatometer ScoreMike MassieGone With The Twins
It's easy enough to laugh at the brazenness and the raunchiness.
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