NipPierce Wow, this is a REALLY bad movie!

Odelecol Pretty good movie overall. First half was nothing special but it got better as it went along.

Humaira Grant It’s not bad or unwatchable but despite the amplitude of the spectacle, the end result is underwhelming.

Brennan Camacho Mostly, the movie is committed to the value of a good time.

Tina Willis I originally saw this film when it was first released, almost 20 years ago. I really enjoyed the movie a lot then, so I decided to re-watch it and see if I felt the same way.Please don't let my critique deter you from watching this movie as I still think it's worth a watch. This film is labeled an "action" which is misleading. Action fans will be disappointed. It is appropriately labeled a "crime" and a "drama" and it has some comical/light hearted moments as well as a side romance. The second half of the movie picks up in action and the last 20 minutes is pretty intense.The film opens with a bang, drawing the audience in immediately. Which is always a nice start. It slows down for the first half of the movie as we are introduced to 4 African American women who are friends with each other from their neighborhood, and the circumstances/crisis of each of their lives. Early on it felt a little cliché and simplistic. I had not noticed that the first viewing in 1996.What redeems this movie considerably is the performances of the actresses, and a unique storyline with some twists and surprises in the plot.The choreography/setting/camera use/sound/lighting/editing all appear realistic and seamlessly well done. The Setting could of been more open/obvious with their neighborhood as the "feel" of the community and the economic struggle all around them was too minimal. It could of really added to the backdrop of what these women were going thru in their circle. The diverse styles of music (score/soundtrack) was nice,and was appropriate to each scene.The pace. A half hour into the film, all major characters have been introduced and we get an idea of the direction it's going. By this time, besides the opening scene, 2 more pivotal events occur and a side romance blossoms. Acting was considerably well done despite the occasional simplistic and clichéd lines. (And at the end, a few things that weren't realistic and didn't make sense) However I was still able to look past the very few flaws (The film is, after all, over 20 years old) and just enjoy the journey. I especially thought Jada P. Smith and Queen Latifah were exceptional. And I noticed that this time around more the I did the first. Just a side note. When Stony and Keith are at a restaurant on their first date he says "It's black only, I like that." I am unsure what that is implying, and specifically what it was supposed to add to the story. I suppose if the roles were reversed and a white man had said that, accusations of racism would fly.I still enjoyed this film a lot. And would recommend it to people who wont be dis satisfied of an action labeled film, that is truly not really action packed. The story is about friendship, loyalty, greed, social inequality, despair and loss.

Fallen Eye F. Gary Gray is awesome. There's some simplicity in his directing, but he handles it with expertise. He doesn't bite off more than he can chew, and as a result, his films go down smooth.Set It Off is exactly that, a domino effect, from injustice, to pain, lapse in judgement... then tragedy.The ladies are amazing. The suspense, organic.Criticism may be found in execution perhaps, however, the story itself has motivations and complications that combine so evenly, that the movie just tugs at the right emotions.Set It Off is Off The Hook.A 7.5/10, but I'll happily Round It Off, to 8/10.

vero1994 Very touching and exciting movie! You really get to feel for the characters and the image of movie sticks with you for a while. There is a combination of strong, emancipated but hopeless women, drama, tension, romance and Queen Latifah as a lesbian ;) You follow the life of four women who have financial problems, most of them due to injustice caused by police and government. They also have lost or are bout to lose their loved ones. This pushes them over the edge and they decide to rob a bank. When watching the movie you really feel their inner struggle and how they feel they have no other choice. I loved every part of it. Definitely worth watching.

kylehaines96 F. Gary Gray the director of Friday takes a turn from comedy to drama in a film people call a rip off of The Town. I disagree because this came out 14 years earlier. This a very underrated film that sadly a lot of people have dismissed.The film is about a group of four women played by Vivica A. Fox, Queen Latifa, Jada Pinkett Smith and Kimberly Elise who rob a bank to get money for Kimberly Elise because her child has been taken away by child protective services. After getting the thrill from robbing a bank for the first time and decide to do again this time they get more money. They then want to rob one last bank this time running away to another country with the money.This is a underrated gem. The film is very well paced and has great suspense. The group of 4 leading ladies have great chemistry together and has a very nice storyline to go along with it. Definnetly check this one out.Rated R For Strong Graphic Violence, Pervasive Language, Some Sex And Drug Use.Theatrical Cut: 2hrs 1min/121min. Directors Cut: 2hrs 4min/124min.126 uses of the F-word.****/****