Set It Off
Driven by desperation and a shared refusal to accept systemic limitations, *Set It Off* transcends the typical heist film with its raw portrayal of four Black women forging an unconventional sisterhood amidst the pressures of poverty and single motherhood in 1990s Los Angeles. The film doesn’t glorify the robberies but rather frames them as a last, volatile act of self-preservation, steeped in a somber realism that explores the fierce loyalty and escalating consequences of choosing autonomy over acceptance. The narrative isn't focused on intricate plot mechanics, but on the characters' internal struggles: a mother fighting for her son’s future, a woman escaping an abusive relationship, and two others seeking a life beyond pre-determined limitations—creating a uniquely poignant and cautionary tale of survival where failure isn't an option, and the cost of freedom is brutally high.
Rolprentbesonderhede
- Regisseur
- F. Gary Gray
- Vrystellingsdatum
- 1996-11-06
- Looptyd
- 123 min
- Gradering
- 7.2 / 10 (404)
Rolverdeling
- Jada Pinkett Smith
