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After a lifetime of being exploited by unscrupulous employers, pushed around by sleazy boyfriends, persecuted by the police, and unable to escape from the undertow of ghetto life by socially approved means, a quartet of Angelina women arm themselves to the teeth and bust up banks in this provocative and intriguing social drama. Read more

Starring	Jada Pinkett, Queen Latifah, Vivica A. Fox, Kimberly Elise
Director	F. Gary Gray
Genres	Action/Adventure, Drama, Thriller

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- "...A well-crafted girls-n-the-hood actioner, with an acute social conscience and plenty of soul....A tale of female bonding and empowerment, this relevant film boasts a terrific cast..."
- 7177
- - Variety
  - 11 Mar 2005 at 12:58
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  Awesome
  
  This is one of the best movies I have seen in a long time. Although the plot is somewhat predictable, it is still hugely entertaining. It is funny as well as a ... read more »
  
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  - England
  - 09 Feb 2004 at 21:25
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  Great film sad ending
  
  Love IT! great great film with 4 best friends with a sad ending. A great story about life as young black people in America and is eye- opening. But some ... read more »
  
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- - jada
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  - 29 Jan 2012 at 21:47
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  An action movie for females!
  
  One of my favourite films, even if it is an older film.
  
  A film more for females. I love Dr Dre and Queen Latifah in it.
  
  I would still ... read more »
  
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- - a customer
  - 08 Dec 2011 at 21:08
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  Sisters are doing it fir themselves
  
  A classic film, that I can watch over and over...poignant and moving with a fast pace! Love it...Love it love it
  
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  - 03 Oct 2011 at 22:38
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  powerfull deep and to the point a must c with no delay
  
  the best film off the nineties powerfull deep and inspiring and gangster is action drama and hints off comedy storyline predictable from half way but doesn'... read more »
  
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- - donmovie
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  - 13 Aug 2011 at 11:25
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  This is an action drama...
  
  This is an action drama where women are the main characters. They are good women who have seen the hard side of life and when backed into a corner they fight ... read more »
  
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  Set It Off (1996)
  
  This is one of the best movies I have seen in a long time. Although the plot is somewhat predictable, it is still hugely entertaining. It is funny as well as a ... read more »
  
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  - 02 May 2011 at 13:55
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  Set it off, how did I ever miss this film before? Brilliant!
  
  Fantastic, edge of seat, gripping and gritty film. Loved the fact that the women were in, what can only be described as ''a mans territory''. ... read more »
  
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- - rachipswich
  - 2 reviews
  - 14 Apr 2011 at 14:58
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  Real Women
  
  This movie is a classic, 15 years later and it's still great, the storyline may be predictable but the fact that it's from a female side make it more ... read more »
  
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- - DJSess
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  - London
  - 26 Mar 2011 at 22:51
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  Excellent
  
  WHAT A MOVIE , IT MUST BE MY FAVORITE FILM OF ALL TIME
  
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  - ENGLAND
  - 02 Feb 2011 at 13:14
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  Brilliant
  
  Love this film, such a great cast and Queen Latifa is on point- a must see
  
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  - 15 Nov 2009 at 12:14
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- - 9
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  Awesome
  
  This is one of the best movies I have seen in a long time. Although the plot is somewhat predictable, it is still hugely entertaining. It is funny as well as a ... read more »
  
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  - England
  - 09 Feb 2004 at 21:25
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  The last time i saw ...
  
  The last time i saw this film was on tv sometime ago and as i missed half of it it was a treat to see it again. As the film focus on four black women from the ... read more »
  
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- - NATALIE#46
  - BOSTON
  - 31 Aug 2004 at 13:39
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  Set It Off- Class
  
  Just thought I'd comment on this fabulous title which took me back to my childhood.
  
  Sounds weird doesn't it? But I watched Set It Off as a 7 ... read more »
  
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  - Wembley
  - 24 Dec 2008 at 21:34
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  Excellent
  
  WHAT A MOVIE , IT MUST BE MY FAVORITE FILM OF ALL TIME
  
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  - ENGLAND
  - 02 Feb 2011 at 13:14
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  THE GREAT THING ABOUT ...
  
  THE GREAT THING ABOUT THIS FILM WHICH IS DIFFERENT,IS THAT WOMEN ARE KICKING ASS AND ACTING THUGISH POTRAYING LIFE ON THE BREADLINE FROM THE FEMALE SIDE OF ... read more »
  
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  - WILLENHALL
  - 03 Jul 2004 at 23:47
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  Excellent strong ...
  
  Excellent strong performance from the Queen. The other ladies were very good as well. Grabbed you from the start and journeyed you through the lives of these 4 ... read more »
  
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- - Kenrick#2
  - LONDON
  - 06 Nov 2004 at 21:57
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  good!!!!
  
  yeah this is one to watch ive watch it a couple of times and i still love it it never gets old just better!!!!!!!!!!
  
  10/10
  
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- - charly landers
  - england
  - 28 Nov 2004 at 22:00
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  gangsta movie with a female touch
  
  what can i say........ its was brilliant and edge of you seat action was unrelenting. recommend it for anyone looking for a friday nite movie.
  
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- - kimbugwe
  - beckenham
  - 12 May 2005 at 17:10
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  Luvin it!
  
  Love this film!! first watched it in 1996, and seen it so many times since.. never get bored of seeing this film!
  
  Jada Pinkett is superb, especially ... read more »
  
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  - manchester, england
  - 28 Aug 2005 at 20:40
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  Cracking!
  
  One of my favourite films. I own it so have watched many times and have never got tired. Action packed right the way though and also very sad in parts. You may ... read more »
  
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- - Lucy
  - Gloucester, England
  - 23 Aug 2006 at 12:53

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Critics' reviews
- "...A well-crafted girls-n-the-hood actioner, with an acute social conscience and plenty of soul....A tale of female bonding and empowerment, this relevant film boasts a terrific cast..."
- 7177
- - Variety
  - 11 Mar 2005 at 12:58
- Frankie (Fox) has a bank job - until someone she knows from South Central LA holds her at gun-point, the attempted... read more on Time Out
- 43018
- - Time Out
  - 04 Nov 2008 at 00:13
- Tough action film in a blaxploitation style updated with female bonding; quite fun in its regressive way.
- 29923
- - Halliwell's Film Guide
  - 02 Mar 2006 at 15:38
- "...Boosted by some really cool heist sequences and an excellent performance by Queen Latifah..."
- 7176
- - Premiere
  - 11 Mar 2005 at 12:58
- "...Very particular, very engaging....[A] fresh piece of work..." -- Rating: B+
- 7175
- - Entertainment Weekly
  - 11 Mar 2005 at 12:58

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  After a lifetime of being exploited by unscrupulous employers, pushed around by sleazy boyfriends, persecuted by the police, and unable to escape from the undertow of ghetto life by socially approved means, a quartet of Angelina women arm themselves to the teeth and bust up banks in this ...