Salt

Name: Salt
Genre: Action, Mystery, Thriller
Released: July 23, 2010
Duration: 100 min
Rating: 65
Cast: Angelina Jolie

2010

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Columbia Pictures | Release Date: July 23, 2010 | PG-13

Starring: Angelina Jolie

Summary: As a CIA officer, Evelyn Salt swore an oath to duty, honor and country. Her loyalty will be tested when a defector accuses her of being a Russian spy. Salt goes on the run, using all her skills and years of experience as a covert operative to elude capture. Salt's efforts to prove her innocence only serve to cast doubt on her motives, asAs a CIA officer, Evelyn Salt swore an oath to duty, honor and country. Her loyalty will be tested when a defector accuses her of being a Russian spy. Salt goes on the run, using all her skills and years of experience as a covert operative to elude capture. Salt's efforts to prove her innocence only serve to cast doubt on her motives, as the hunt to uncover the truth behind her identity continues and the question remains: "Who Is Salt?" (Columbia Pictures) … Expand

Director: Phillip Noyce

Genre(s): Action, Mystery, Thriller

Rating: PG-13

Runtime: 100 min

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Roger Ebert

It's gloriously absurd. This movie has holes in it big enough to drive the whole movie through. The laws of physics seem to be suspended here the same way as in a Road Runner cartoon. Read full review

Kenneth Turan

And really, who goes to summer action movies for cast-iron logic anyway? Or for plausible characters, for that matter? You go for brisk stunts expertly executed, for well-directed action that doesn't allow you to catch your breath and for one of the preeminent action stars of our time. Yes, that would be Angelina Jolie. Read full review

Owen Gleiberman

Salt knows how to stay one step ahead of you in devious, if jaw-droppingly contrived, ways. The movie is fun, dammit. So who cares, really, if it's trash? Read full review

Karina Longworth

From the start, this character plays to the star's strengths, merging subject and object, warrior and victim, ass-kicker and damsel-in-distress. And hero and villain. Read full review

Mike Scott

What Noyce and company don't seem to realize is that there's a huge difference between a superspy and a superhuman. Read full review

Roger Moore

It's still a short-enough time-killer of a thriller -- not the worst of the summer, but a long way from the current state of the art. Read full review

Rex Reed

Salt is about as believable as a secret training program for military pilots consisting entirely of kangaroos in flight helmets. But it must be said that the star carries her load admirably. Read full review

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miked

Aug 13, 2010

I don't understand the low ratings some movies get because for my money this was the best of it's kind this year. I'm not a Jolie fan, like anything with DiCaprio and a couple of others their name makes me think twice before going to see any movie they're in. But she did a great job hereI don't understand the low ratings some movies get because for my money this was the best of it's kind this year. I'm not a Jolie fan, like anything with DiCaprio and a couple of others their name makes me think twice before going to see any movie they're in. But she did a great job here with a story that could have been far worse than any 24 script. The sleeper premise is far-fetched but if you can get past that it's a very entertaining film with more going for it than stunts and action. But since it's a summer movie there is plenty of both. I guess we need a break from reality and a trip back to the bad old Cold War days was almost a relief. I saw lots of happy faces leaving the theater after this one.… Expand

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RichardPS.

Jul 23, 2010

I and my girlfriend we loved Salt.Angelina is best actress ,i will see again.

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chorror

Aug 12, 2017

GRIPPING: I've seen this film many times on multiple occasions and it never seems to disappoint. With an idea as simple as, "Government agent gone rouge," this movie is anything but simple. There are plot twists and many small mysteries that keep you engaged throughout

PROS: This movieGRIPPING: I've seen this film many times on multiple occasions and it never seems to disappoint. With an idea as simple as, "Government agent gone rouge," this movie is anything but simple. There are plot twists and many small mysteries that keep you engaged throughout

PROS: This movie really is captivating to say the least. You're always on the edge of your seat, whether you are intrigued with the characters, or the action scenes. There is a little bit for everybody. The build up in the movie was great as well, from begging to end this movie never lets go of that tension it has built up. What also really helped this movie was the lack of plot holes. With a blockbuster hit like SALT, the director normally has no problems leaving big plot holes in the script, but this film doesn't do that. This movie was thought out immaculately. Last but not least, lets also give a shout out to Angelina Jolie (SALT) for giving her best performance in years. Any movie critic can give her credit for her oscar winning performance.

CONS: There are very little cons to this movie. The only thing that could've been more realized is the resolution. Was the ending good, yes, but it also needed more clarity. It didn't really help the watcher nor did it help connect to the rest of the film.… Expand

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FilmTrout

Aug 29, 2010

Let me just start off by saying that the trailers for Salt do it absolutely no justice and make it look like the most generic of forgotten identity action movies. Salt is much more than that. Due to seeing that trailer around 50 times, my expectations were deflated but truthfully thoseLet me just start off by saying that the trailers for Salt do it absolutely no justice and make it look like the most generic of forgotten identity action movies. Salt is much more than that. Due to seeing that trailer around 50 times, my expectations were deflated but truthfully those expectations were never very high. I sat and watched as every minute my negative thoughts for this movie before I saw it were washed away and I became immersed in the action. If you are like me and were close to writing it off as garbage, think again.

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XuDavella

Jan 4, 2011

The only reason why I watched this movie was because someone told me that it was similar to Inception in that you don't know which side the main character is on at the end. After watching it, I start to wonder if the guy actually saw Inception, because they're not really comparable at all.The only reason why I watched this movie was because someone told me that it was similar to Inception in that you don't know which side the main character is on at the end. After watching it, I start to wonder if the guy actually saw Inception, because they're not really comparable at all. Some really nice action scenes and if you can ignore large chunks of the storyline you'll actually have quite a bit of fun with it. Even if you try to watch the movie at half speed (which will give you a headache) you still wont be able to figure out where the story is going to take you, which would be a good feature if that story would reach a good conclusion. How many ways are there to say that this movie has obvious gaps in it?… Expand

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Jan 20, 2012

Sorti en mÃªme temps que Night and Day, Salt dÃ©Ã§oit autant que le film avec Tom Cruise. Pourquoi? Tout simplement par le fait que ce film sonne le dÃ©jÃ -vu, chaque rebondissement Ã©tant peu imposant carSorti en mÃªme temps que Night and Day, Salt dÃ©Ã§oit autant que le film avec Tom Cruise. Pourquoi? Tout simplement par le fait que ce film sonne le dÃ©jÃ -vu, chaque rebondissement Ã©tant peu imposant car Ã©tant prÃ©visible au possible. Et le "pire", c'est que le film de Philip Noyce repose essentiellement sur les Ã©paules d'Angelina Jolie, nous servant une mise en scÃ¨ne assez plate et un scÃ©nario aussi sobre que brouillon. Mais il faut bien reconnaÃ®tre que Salt se montre bien plus dynamique et rÃ©ussi question action que Night and Day. Et pour cause, nous avons lÃ un film sans temps mort qui enchaÃ®ne des sÃ©quences Ã©nergiques mille fois vues mais toujours aussi divertissantes Ã regarder. Salt : un film sans prÃ©tention, vite oubliable, qui se laisse nÃ©anmoins regarder sans dÃ©plaisir. Mais il est vrai qu'Angelina Jolie mÃ©ritait bien plus...… Expand

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Steven1981

Mar 24, 2020

Salt is a 2010 film that stars Angelina Jolie.
She's probably the main character in this mindless action thriller. Salt has many action scenes and violence but the action scenes still make the film feel horrible. Very badly made film and Angelina Jolie is laughable with over the top andSalt is a 2010 film that stars Angelina Jolie.
She's probably the main character in this mindless action thriller. Salt has many action scenes and violence but the action scenes still make the film feel horrible. Very badly made film and Angelina Jolie is laughable with over the top and retarded action scenes and laughably bad acting.… Expand

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