The Salton Sea
  • Release Date: Apr 26, 2002
User Score
7.2 out of 10

Generally favorable reviews- based on 22 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 17 out of 22
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 22
  3. Negative: 5 out of 22

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  1. ChristinaNicoleS.
    Oct 2, 2002
    10
    I loved this movie. I thought it really brought a lot of things to life, without trying to mimic or replicate past movies of the same nature, like many critics have been saying about this movie, and I don't agree with them. Cool twists and unexpected scenerios... Good watchin'.
  2. MichaelF.
    Apr 27, 2002
    9
    This is the year's best film as of 4/26. Just amazing, 32 my ass! It's hysterical, it's thrilling, it's brilliant. The movie totally swithes gear half way through, which might be a turn-off for some but I really liked it. Kilmer is great, D'Onofrio steals the show as a noseless sick-o. He's really funny, but horrible. LaPaglia is great, as always. GO SEE THIS MOVIE!!!… Expand
  3. TarikT.
    Apr 28, 2002
    10
    This is the greatest move ever made.
  4. RossW.
    Apr 29, 2002
    10
    This is the best movie. It's a dark revenge thriller with great directing. How can it have a rating of 32? That's impossible.
  5. ClintM.
    May 2, 2002
    10
    An excellent film all around. The fact that The Scorpion King has a higher rating says something about the public's overall taste in movies.
  6. TylerT.
    Jun 24, 2003
    10
    ..Pooh Bear..one of the most origional characters ever created Vince D is a genious.
  7. DougM.
    Nov 2, 2002
    10
    I think this film is a NewWorld type flick that leaves the "haters" so angry that a real movie finally came out that recognizes other lifes that people live and there importance and meanings.
  8. SandMan
    Sep 28, 2002
    9
    Excellent. Command performance by vincent as pooh-bear.
  9. PhilM.
    Nov 27, 2002
    10
    Finally a good movie that "hater" will despite to their core.
  10. AnaW.
    Nov 27, 2004
    10
    I loved the way Val Kilmer tones down the ego for this role. Vincent D'Onofrio is nothing short of amazing as he is in EVEYTHING he does!

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Metascore
41 out of 100

Mixed or average reviews - based on 30 Critics

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 30
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 30
  3. Negative: 11 out of 30
  1. Chicago Tribune
    Reviewed by: Robert K. Elder
    50
    Sacrificing content for style, Caruso gives us a lot to look at but little to ponder.
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  2. Seattle Post-Intelligencer
    Reviewed by: William Arnold
    42
    The cumulative effect of the movie is repulsive and depressing.
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  3. L.A. Weekly
    Reviewed by: Manohla Dargis
    50
    The Salton Sea isn't without interest or ideas, though some of the better ones are cribbed from David Fincher and, especially, Martin Scorsese.
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