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Set it Off, with Jada Pinkett Smith, Queen Latifah, Vivica A. Fox, and Kimberly Elise. The story of four Black women, all of whom needed money, but, more importantly, all of whom suffered at the hands of the majority causing a change in the direction of their lives. Whether it was being fired so a bank manager can save face, or having your brother shot due to trigger-happy cops, or having you child removed by an unfeeling and uncaring child welfare worker, prejudice worked to change the lives of the women involved and, ultimately, lead to their deaths. A powerful film with a powerful message. This was one of the most enjoyable films I have seen lately.

Great Movie. Gripping tale of 4 women who turn to robbing banks to make it out of ghetto life. The 4, played by Jada Pinkett, (Not married to Will Smith at time of filming) Vivica A. Fox, Dana Owens (Better know as Queen Latifa) and newcomer at the time, Kimberly Elise all work legally until they figure that crime will pay them more than honest work. Blair Underwood is excellent as the love interest for Stoney (Pinkett) with his Harvard education mixed with a street knowledge. Pace of the movie is good, and it all flows very well. Excellent movie. Worth renting from Blockbuster.

i saw set it off the first time about the beginning of 2004 and again recently. i figured it would be just like EVERY OTHER action movie (or every other movie for that matter) and have a happy ending. SPOILERS***i never expected 3 of the 4 characters to die so violently, i mean i felt like my best friend died THREE TIMES!!! i think the best performance was from Queen Latifah just because i really didnt expect her to do such a hard role like cleo. especially since she has such femme roles like chicago and beauty shop lately. all in all this film was really awesome and has some twists that no viewer could expect.