However, unlike his private detective uncle, the next generation John Shaft carries a badge and works undercover on the New York City police department. Although Shaft hauls Wade's ass off to jail, the court allows him out on bail, after which he promptly leaves the country. After a few years, Wade returns to the U.S., and as you might expect, Shaft is waiting for him at the airport with a set of handcuffs. The clean, crisp image is brimming with detail and depth, which gives the presentation a very film like quality. Colors are strongly saturated, yet never appear artificial or pumped up.
Flesh tones retain a natural balance under various lighting conditions.
None of the hues exhibit any chromatic distortion, nor do the more intensely saturated colors show any signs of bleeding. Blacks are right on the money and the glossy nighttime cinematography displays an impressive depth of shadow detail. The film element use for the transfer is flawless, which pretty much describes the transfer as well. The Dolby Digital 5.1 channel soundtrack kicks some serious booty, especial during the high intensity action moments. The forward soundstage has excellent channel separation, with effective panning of sound effects that creates an open sounding sonic environment.