We are moving right along folks with Day 2 of Black Movie Month, and today's spotlight is the 1996 crime/action film directed by F. Gary Gray, Set It Off!!
The story of four women in Los Angeles, CA who have to turn to the life of robbing banks in order to survive. All for different reasons they decide to plan and execute a robbery. And although you want to feel sorry for them, the characters performance will not allow that to happen. Each of them fight "tooth and nail" until they can't fight anymore. The great thing about this film is that it can be applied to just about any situation in life and still be credible. Lest I not forget the movie's central focus is about four black women taking charge of their lives and the people in them, that in itself speaks volumes.
In my eyes this film would jump start the career of Kimberly Elise more than anyone else. Her role was so innocent and heart-wrenching you truly felt her pain. Although she was the most shy and timid she was also the most surprising. Elise has the ability to really transform into a character and play it all the way to the end! Also Set It Off would be one of the few films where we would get to see Blair Underwood in a positive light. So often he plays the bad guy, and don't get me wrong he plays it well, but it is refreshing to see a loving sensitive side to him as well.
Set It Off is another great black film with a matching soundtrack!! Some of the hits would include "I'll Be Missing You" (one of my personal favorites) performed by Chaka Khan, Gladys Knight, Brandy, and Tamia, "Don't Let Go" by En Vogue, and "Come On" by Billy Lawrence featuring MC Lyte.
Make sure you add this to your library if you have not already!!
Set It Off (Theatrical Trailer) by NakedBrotha2007
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