Shaft

"Close it yourself shitty!"

"Shaft" was revolutionary, especially for the time. The great part about "Shaft" is that it is fun to watch even now, in this day and age. I really enjoyed seeing the "Shaft" theme music in it's actual setting, rather then in all the spoofs that it's been used in over the decades. That's when you know you have a hit, when it's used in all the spoof comedies. While we were watching the documentary, Quintin Tarentino said something about the opening to "Shaft", and how it didn't stand up next to the music...I respectfully disagree. I think the opening to "Shaft" was perfect, the music shows how much of a 'character' he really is, and gives you an idea of what he thinks of himself, how he carries himself, and what his life is like. I especially enjoyed the part where he can't get a cab, it shows a juxtaposition to how the world sees him, and how he sees himself.

I liked the documentary, the pre-requisite for "Shaft". "Hotter then Bond, cooler then Bullit", really fits the description. The documentary itself was interesting for me simply because I was really, for the most part unaware of the idea of "Blaxsploitation". It was interesting to watch it, and hear from people who grew up when Shaft came out thought of the movie, and how it fits into this idea of Blaxsploitation.

The idea of the 'rouge' detective, I'm sure, was used before "Shaft", but I'm almost positive that the role of 'black rouge detective' was a little new, and probably a little startling for some people. "Shaft" really showcased a changing world, and it did it in a new light, one that everyone could enjoy, no matter what race, color, or ethnicity.