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As a CIA officer, Evelyn Salt (Jolie) 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 skill... read more read more...s 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?"-- (C) Sony

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PG-13, 1 hr. 40 min.

Directed by: Phillip Noyce

Release Date: July 23, 2010

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DVD Release Date: December 21, 2010

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  • aquateen2
    May 27, 2012
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    While it's highly forgettable, and flawed in so many places, Salt is hard evidence and proof that film makers who produce ludicrously plotted action thrillers, still have the capability to make a brillia... read morent movie. As opposed to the Transformer-esque blockbusters released in recent years this big budget thriller is well acted, well written, well directed and above all more thrilling than action movies that have been churned out lately. But the most amazing thing is, it's actually never boring, it's got an interesting "hero" portrayed with absolute dedication from Angelina Jolie that's enigmaticity kept me glued to the screen even more so than the breathtaking action set pieces. It isn't perfect but what it unexpectedly does right, is something to admire.
  • fb1463751009
    March 10, 2012
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    "Then you are a Russian spy". So cheesy. Hated all the dialogue in this movie. "Salt" so desperately wants to be like the Bourne series but falls flat. Chiwetel Ejiofor... I've had enough of your stale acting. The plot? Exudes cheesiness and an unbearable personality. I know many... read more agree but are merciful because of the great action scenes. Sorry, I didn't see any great action scenes; there were some nice shots... but other then that, this movie was a bore, annoying, and SUPER cheesy.
  • CreedsDelight
    October 27, 2011
    CreedsDelight
    I had low expectations for this film. I was pleasantly surprised. This movie is has a lot of action and really cool stunts! Angelina Jolie stars as Evelyn Salt, who got mixed up in a big situation, sparing you the details: The CIA is now after her. The ad campaigning for this mov... read moreie went on for 6+ months, and I was incredibly intrigued. This action packed packed thriller also stars Liev Schreiber (Wolverine) and Chiwetel Ejiofor (2012). The whole movie plays out like an entire season of 24, it's really fast paced and all happens in [nearly] 24 hours! Never a dull moment. The ending was pretty predictable, but hey, it's a movie! To sum it all up, this is an action packed spy thriller that you won't want to miss!
  • fb701560354
    September 18, 2011
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    "Salt" adds a little salt but not much pepper to the regular summer action blockbusters. It's an action-packed, high-voltage thriller that has great action sequences and a good title performance from Jolie, but ultimately gets stuck in the grinder with it's ludicrous and somewha... read moret predictable plot. I'd still be interested in the sequel though.
  • spielberg00
    August 1, 2011
    spielberg00
    SALT was actually a very good movie, I thought. The ending definitely left it at large for a sequel, and the opening torture scene hinted for a possible prequel, and it was very entertaining for something starring Angelina Jolie. Not to say that it had some shockingly demeaning... read more, hateful, and violent things said about Russians and Russian spies that may have caused the film much controversy; added with the near-nonstop brutality and violence that should have clearly given it an R rating. That said, SALT is definitely a film I would watch over and over again. It is thrilling, action-packed, and intense at the level of nonstop.
  • fb535316333
    July 21, 2011
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    The plot isn't outlandish or ludicrous at all, in fact, Salt's premise and characters fall straight into comic-book fair. Hmm, that might say something.

    Still, it's a decent "spy" movie however you choose to ridicule it. Jolie makes a great femme fatal I just wish the "twists" w... read moreeren't so damn predictable.
  • paulsandberg
    July 13, 2011
    paulsandberg
    I've been trying really hard to not write something referring to cooking in regards to Salt - but just can't contain myself, so here goes: Salt is a goulash of all the action spy films to date, from Bond to Bourne as many have said - the only added seasoning is that the lead in t... read morehis case is Angelina Jolie, puffy lips and all.

    The story line is ripped right out of Bourne and Mission Impossible - a CIA agent is accused of being a mole.... Ho hum, been there seen that so many times before. But the film holds your interest by making it seem that perhaps Jolie is indeed guilty as charged.

    There are some interesting twists and turns to go with the countless chase scenes (which for the most part are quite well done - showing Jolie getting by on her wits and some athletic ability, instead of gimmicks and an air of invincibility), but of course tons of implausabilities nonetheless (with things falling into perfect place and random occurrences allowing pivotal plot advances.

    I will say this was well filmed, nicely paced and well acted throughout. Too bad it's just so derivative. The ending opens the possibility of a sequel (or god forbid and franchise) - but with the newer, lean mean Bond, Bourne series and now Lliam Neeson as a tough guy former spy, I have to ask if the film watching public really needs yet another action hero/spy?
  • fb100001048934982
    July 12, 2011
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    'Salt' is explosive and hits hard, but its flaws almost punch harder than its petite hero. The acting seems to be up to par, for the most part, but the plot is messy and the script is uneven. Noyce seems to do everything in his power to make Angelina Jolie look like she's even ca... read morepable of taking down three men in the span of five seconds, but it seems incredulous. That being said, 'Salt' is much more enjoyable on an entertainment basis only, and that's only if you can look past its gaps in intelligence. Still, sit back and enjoy Jolie kicking more ass.
  • murphmann93
    June 23, 2011
    murphmann93
    Interesting film! I really enjoyed it and it kept me on the edge of my seat. Thrilling thriller. Enthralling and Angelina Jolie is excellent! Great scene, the action stunts were incredible.
  • cosmo313
    June 22, 2011
    cosmo313
    Well, let's see: this film is totally ridiculous, not very realistic, has a plot that doesn't totally hold up, isn't all that original (and borrows from better material), and, according to the theatrical version, is open to the possibility of a sequel. That last part wouldn't nec... read moreessarily be a bad thing, but I'd rather see more and more films these days that are stand alone films instead of being part of a series.

    Despite all of the above though, the film is never boring, very watchable, highly entertaining, and pretty well made. It's a nice little thriller with plenty of twists and turns (a few I guessed or wasn't too surprised about). There's also tons of action, and it is likewise pretty well done. Due to some creativity though, the film is not rated-R; two other editions besides the theatrical one exist though, and those rectify the pbvious covering of the more violent content.

    Angelina (who may have done some of her own stunts) looks great, and does a really good job here. Schreiber is also really good, and Ejiofor isn't bad, but there could have been more of him. Overall, there could have been more (and better) character development, and the plot could have been a little better thought out and presented. Why this film was originally only 10 minutes is beyond me. Maybe that's why there's two other (longer) versions.

    Anyways, give this one a shot. It's not amazing, but it's decent enough for at least one watch.

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Critic Reviews

David Denby
July 26, 2010
David Denby, New Yorker

I can't say if this nicely crafted nonsense will sell as a franchise, but I know that I miss the unpretentiousness of the Bourne movies. Full Review

David Edelstein
July 26, 2010
David Edelstein, New York Magazine

Salt is a senseless blast. Full Review

Ann Hornaday
July 23, 2010
Ann Hornaday, Washington Post

Salt, a ludicrous but somehow credible spy thriller starring Angelina Jolie, delivers a swift, super-charged kick in the pants. Full Review

Dana Stevens
July 23, 2010
Dana Stevens, Slate

The audience's relationship to Jolie as an off-screen superhero -- a bona-fide, old-school movie star -- makes her ludicrously competent character seem contiguous with her real-life persona. Full Review

Jennie Punter
July 23, 2010
Jennie Punter, Globe and Mail

This is a movie with a massive Cold War hangover. Full Review

Tom Long
July 23, 2010
Tom Long, Detroit News

Salt is a smart, fast, breathless blast of a spy flick that emulates the Bourne films in all the right ways. Full Review

Lisa Kennedy
July 23, 2010
Lisa Kennedy, Denver Post

Thought the recently swapped Russian spy Anna Chapman was foxy? Hah. Full Review

Peter Rainer
July 23, 2010
Peter Rainer, Christian Science Monitor

[Jolie is] probably the most dynamic action star in the movies right now and certainly the most exotic. Full Review

J. R. Jones
July 23, 2010
J. R. Jones, Chicago Reader

Crushingly generic. Full Review

Christopher Orr
July 23, 2010
Christopher Orr, The Atlantic

[T]he limited, forgivable absurdities... gradually give way to a level of pandemic preposterousness that makes Ethan Hunt look like George Smiley. Full Review

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    • Evelyn Salt: I need to call my husband!
    • Evelyn Salt: I need to call my husband!
    • Peabody: How many more like you are there?
    • Evelyn Salt: Like me? None. Like him? More than you or I can handle alone.
    • Orlov: The name of the agent is Evelyn Salt.
    • Evelyn Salt: My name is Evelyn Salt.
    • Orlov: Then your are a russian spy.
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    • Evelyn Salt: I'm not a goddamn Russian spy.
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