Review of Shaft

The original Shaft came out in the early to late 70's and starred Richard Roundtree. What many people don't know is that like James Bond, Shaft was based on a series of novels. The author in fact does say that the character of John Shaft, is an African American version of James Bond.

This movie had several sequels including a followup in 2000 starring Samuel L.Jackson, yes - Mace Windu himself, as John Shaft - who is the nephew to John Shaft. Confused? Don't you worry, I was a little bit confused at first too.

Worth noting however is the theme song which is sung by Issac Hayes, who you might know as the voice of Chef on South Park. Well he was until he quit the show after the episode Trapped In The Closet took a jab at scientology, - unfortunately after that he passed away after the Return Of Chef episode. Chef is also a boss in South Park: The Stick Of Truth, which is a game I heavily recommend playing.

There is a lot to say about this movie, its sequels and everything else but this movie is so legendary and badass it would take a whole separate review just for it, I give it ten of ten and two monstrous clawed thumbs up. You simply must watch this movie if you haven't already.