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Set It Off (1996)

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Reviews Counted: 21 Fresh: 13  Rotten:8 Average Rating: 6/10
Runtime: 2 hrs 3 mins
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 out of the 'hood. These are the desperate situations of four female best friends, who jointly... [More]
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." [Less]

Genre: Dramas

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

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

DVD Info

Release:

Aug 10, 1999

[DVD Details]

DVD Features:

  • Region 1
  • Keep Case
  • Pan & Scan - 1.33
  • Letterboxed

Audio:

  • Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround - English
  • Dolby Digital Surround Sound - English

Additional Release Material:

  • Trailers - 1.Original Theatrical Trailer
  • Music Video - 1.Ray J - LET IT GO

Interactive Features:

  • Interactive Menus

Text/Photo Galleries:

  • Biographies - 1.Cast & Crew
  • Filmographies - 1.Cast & Crew

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One of the rare movies sporting great action sequences and a ring of truth.

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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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02/17/05 06:57 AM
Randy Shulman
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A tense, original caper film full of excellent performances, particularly by Queen Latifah

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08/21/03 03:08 AM
John Esther
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Fierce and emotionally resonant action-drama, anchored by four smart performances.

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