A black detective becomes embroiled in a web of danger while searching for a fortune in missing drug money. During the course of his investigation, he encounters various old connections, ultimately confronting the criminal responsible for Shame's expulsion from the force. He must also deal with two women, Angela, a beautiful old flame, and Peaches, his energetic but annoying sidekick.
Here is a movie about guns. Take away the guns, and the movie would be about nothing much.
– Roger Ebert,
Chicago Sun-Times,
1 Jan 2000
rotten:
Wayans isn't sure whether to send up Shaft and company or simply to remake the action thriller. The result is an embarrassing compromise.
– Rita Kempley,
Washington Post,
1 Jan 2000
rotten:
Mr. Wayans is an agreeable screen presence, but he makes a surprisingly bland action hero.
– Stephen Holden,
New York Times,
20 May 2003
rotten:
So far, so hackneyed.
– Trevor Johnston,
Time Out,
9 Feb 2006
rotten:
In terms of action, Wayans the director relies too much on slow-motion in shooting action scenes -- a tiresome habit that undercuts the potential excitement of some sequences.