6.9
Set It Off fingerprint
A , crime movie: , but never gory, .
Good for friends night · teens · binge-friendly
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It's about crime. It's about payback. It's about survival.
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Is Set It Off worth watching?
Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 68 (IMDb 6.9, Rotten Tomatoes 71%, and Metacritic 62).
Is Set It Off good for date night?
It suits a quiet night in as a couple: romance is 4 of 10, but the viewing guide doesn't list it for date night.
Will I feel good after watching Set It Off?
Probably not: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for bleakness and 8 for melancholy, against 3 for hopefulness.
Was Set It Off a box office hit?
Yes: it cost about $9 million to make and earned $42 million worldwide, 4.6 times its budget.
What tropes does Set It Off use?
TV Tropes lists 56 tropes for it, including Heel–Face Turn, One Last Smoke, and Four-Temperament Ensemble.