Shaft (2019) is not for the easily offended, but for fans of old-school R-Rated buddy cop movies, there is a lot to enjoy here. This movie is about John Shaft Jr. who enlists the help of his estranged father to find the truth behind his friend's untimely death. I'll start with saying I have never seen any of the previous Shaft movies but this movie completely stands on its own. Sam Jackson gives a fantastic performance. He is playing an extreme version of his typical character and having a blast doing so. He perfectly nails the mix of action and comedy. Jessie T. Usher gives a great performance. He starts off a little weak, but has excellent chemistry with Jackson and I bought their father-son dynamic. Richard Roundtree and Regina Hall are a lot of fun in their small supporting roles. Alexandra Shipp does a fine job as Usher's love interest but I wish she was given more to do. Tim Story's direction is good, albeit, unspectacular. The action scenes are well shot and the movie has a good feel to it but never quite feels like a big theatrical release. The script is a mixed bag. The comedy in this movie is laugh out loud hilarious and the characters are extremely likable. However, the overly convoluted plot is filled with holes and does not make a ton of sense. At 111 minutes the movie mostly flies by only occasionally slowing down. Overall, Shaft (2019) is by no means cinematic art but for fans of this kind of movie, there is plenty to enjoy here.
7.5/10
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