2. In which 2000 film did Jackson's character respond to neighborhood drug kingpin Peoples Hernandez (Jeffrey Wright), after being reminded that he was no longer a police officer, "Do you think that makes me less dangerous or more dangerous?"
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Answer:
Shaft
The 2000 remake of the movie "Shaft" starred Jackson in the title role. The story focused on one time New York City police detective sergeant, John Shaft, who resigned from the police department and became a private investigator, after a judge released a killer on bail two years after the crime and recapture by Shaft. Shaft found himself first searching for, then protecting, the only eye witness to the brutal murder. During his quest to locate the witness, Shaft was often assisted by his former police partner, Detective Carmen Vasquez, who was played by former Miss America, Vanessa Williams.
The quoted line was part of a confrontation between Shaft and street savvy drug dealer Peoples Hernandez in a neighborhood coffee shop. Shaft's message was a warning to Peoples of the possible consequences of assisting the killer in the search for the missing witness.
This updated film also linked elements from the original "Shaft" movies and television series. Appearing in a cameo role as Shaft's uncle was Richard Roundtree, who originated the role of suave, street wise private detective, John Shaft, playing the role both in the movies and in a short-lived television series.
The movie also included the soulful music of composer/singer Isaac Hayes, who received a Grammy Award for the "Theme from Shaft" soundtrack in 1971.
Also featured in the film are Christian Bale, Busta Rhymes, Dan Hedaya, and Toni Collette.