The song in the beginning is ridiculous and some parts are sleazy and laughable but I do understand very well why this was popular in the 70s. John Shaft is probably cooler than lot of white detectives.
This review of Shaft (1971) was written by Suvi L on 11 Mar 2010.
Shaft has generally received positive reviews.
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