He’s the cat that won’t cop out when there’s danger all about—and in 2019, he brought the whole family with him! takes the legendary franchise into the modern era with a heavy dose of comedy, grit, and that signature leather-jacket style.
When JJ Shaft (Jessie T. Usher), a buttoned-up FBI cyber-security expert, loses his best friend to a mysterious "overdose," he realizes his MIT degree won't solve this case. He reluctantly teams up with his estranged father, the legendary John Shaft II (Samuel L. Jackson), to navigate the Harlem underworld. Why it’s a must-watch: Shaft 2019
The movie is a hilarious clash of cultures. Shaft II is all about "putting a foot in an ass," while JJ prefers logic, technology, and... not getting shot. He’s the cat that won’t cop out when
For the first time ever, we see three generations of Shaft on screen at once: Richard Roundtree (the '71 original), Samuel L. Jackson ('00 sequel), and Jessie T. Usher. Usher), a buttoned-up FBI cyber-security expert, loses his
Directed by Tim Story, this version leans more into the action-comedy genre than its predecessors, delivering witty banter alongside high-octane shootouts. Quick Stats: MOTHERFUCKER! 😂 Shaft | 2019 Dir. Tim Story - Facebook