Set It Off expresses a real sense that these women have been close friends for years, and that gives the film additional impact, even when their transition to crime and violence feels somewhat forced and superficial. A romantic subplot involving Pinkett and a social-climbing banker (Blair Underwood) is too contrived to be convincing, and director F. Gary Gray (Friday) tries too hard to combine hard-hitting action with social relevance (a weakness shared by Gray's following film, The Negotiator). Still, Set It Off effectively avoids passing judgment; its emotional complexity transcends simple notions of right and wrong, injecting vitality--and a kind of renegade integrity--into the traditions of a familiar plot. --Jeff Shannon

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In this powerful story of friendship desperation and vengeance four women decide to take on the system and try to get some payback by robbing the biggest banks in the city. As the money starts to flow however they discover that life is still as stressful as ever. Features: original theatrical trailer & more. Studio: New Line Home Video Release Date: 01/23/2007 Starring: Jada Pickett Vivica A. Fox Run time: 123 minutes Rating: R Director: F. Gary Gray