Rebooted "Shaft" had only earned $21.4 million in the US which is less than its production budget ($35 million) and when you see it you will understand why. The acting suffers because of the weak script while Jessie Usher is the weakest link - he is so miscast here - and he doesn't feel right in the role. His relationship with Alexandra Shipp's character is handled so badly, almost childrenish. It's a fairly standard and very predictable action wise and it doesn't have much to say because it feels as outdated and passe as leopard-print flairs and while it will amuse for a time, it won't remain in the memory for too long. Sorry, but it also feels like it was made for African-American audiences mostly.

Rating: 5 (Average and Forgettable)