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Set It Off

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Set It Off (1996)

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Reviews Counted:22

Fresh:13

Rotten:9

Average Rating:5.9/10

Runtime: 2 hrs 3 mins

Genre: Dramas

Synopsis: Frankie's been unjustly fired from her bank-teller job. Stony's brother was wrongly killed by the police. A misunderstanding results in Tisean's baby being taken from her. Cleo just wants to get... Frankie's been unjustly fired from her bank-teller job. Stony's brother was wrongly killed by the police. A misunderstanding results in Tisean's baby being taken from her. Cleo just wants to get out of the 'hood. These are the desperate situations of four female best friends, who jointly take a drastic measure to improve their lives... The women decide to rob a bank, an experience that gives them an emotional rush in addition to easy money. Hooked, the quartet continue (and escalate) their crime sprees, attracting the attention of the authorities. As a result, the foursome learn a violent -- and tragic -- version of the adage "crime does not pay." [More]

Starring: Jada Pinkett, Kimberly Elise, Vivica A. Fox, Queen Latifah

Starring: Jada Pinkett, Kimberly Elise, Vivica A. Fox, Queen Latifah, Blair Underwood, John C. McGinley

Director: F. Gary Gray

Director: F. Gary Gray
Screenwriter: Takashi Bufford, Kate Lanier

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Despite Gray's galvanic ability with action sequences, there are very few surprises to be found in Set It Off

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07/30/09
Chris Cabin
Chris Cabin
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One of the rare movies sporting great action sequences and a ring of truth.

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04/09/07
Rob Gonsalves
Rob Gonsalves
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Influenced by Thelma & Louise and Waiting to Exhale, this well-crafted Girls N the Hood has social conscience and soul; Queen Latifah gives a career-making performance that should made her a big Hollywood star

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Randy Shulman
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A tense, original caper film full of excellent performances, particularly by Queen Latifah

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John Esther
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Fierce and emotionally resonant action-drama, anchored by four smart performances.

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