Salt

[Fusioncore]

Viewers are now tired of watching the so called 'spy action thrillers'. Phillip Noyce either failed to understand that, or considered us masochists.

Noyce's two earlier movies 'The Saint' and 'The Bone Collector' had a riveting story beside thrill, suspense and action; however in 'Salt' the story is too banal and formulaic.

The film stars Angelina Jolie, whose character Evelyn Salt goes on a run to exculpate herself from being accused of a KGB sleeper agent. How she beats the hell out of the bad guys, faces all the dangers, clears away all the acquisitions make up the interest of the story. The strange thing is, the issue of cold-war had gone buried decades ago, why then Noyce felt bothered about referring to that forgotten era, isn’t clear. The entire flashback episode shows how Soviet agents taught Salt how to strike an attack on the US. Wow! Noyce is too imaginative here; Soviet agents were surely not that stupid.

Apart from such a senseless script, actor performance is also a letdown. Jolie got a whole new attitude after the ‘Lara Croft’ series. I think she decided to appear in action-packed movies only and Noyce agreed to promote her, otherwise there’s no explanation as to why the script was written second time thinking of her in the lead role instead of Tom Cruise, selected initially. Anyways, Jolie’s acting isn’t satisfactory and same applies to Liev Schreiber and Daniel Olbrychski.

Having said all these, I should add that ‘Salt’ was a success in box-office scoring $284 million. However, being a critic I have to sound a bit hard-nosed as financial success and critical acclamation are different altogether.

[Gunny]

Never saw it but the previews didn't look like anything exciting.

[Powdered Water]

Salt is at least 3 times better than The Bone Collector. The Bone Collector sucked.

[7thson]

I keep telling myself I want to see this, but never do.

[johnnyk]

the only reason id be seeing this is because some of the action scenes were filmed in Albany, NY and that happens to be where im from.

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[NatCapileri]

Who doesn't love Angelina. I enjoyed this movie very much. I was kind of skeptical when I first watched the trailer but it is definitely worth watching in the theaters.

[The Evaluator]

I agree with Fusioncore on a lot of the points made about "Salt". The movie is not by any means unwatchable or devoid of all entertainment value, but it just felt like I had seen it before as I sat in the theatre on a date very near the opening of this film.

A good thing about "Salt" is it has the potential to help you realize how completely formulated our art is becoming, not just in movies but in all entertainment. This knowledge can help you make an important decision to seek out and support more creative media (many times independent of corporate influence) before it vanishes completely.

[spudracer]

the only reason id be seeing this is because some of the action scenes were filmed in Albany, NY and that happens to be where im from.

Sure, sure. All that good stuff. What I want to know is how "Couple caught having sex in bank" is a related video.

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[nebbit]

May watch this sometime :rolleyes: not a big fan of Angie :nope:

[LuDiNaToR]

the movie is okay, i think for a action movie with a female lead its a good watch.

[mojofilter]

Good action thriller flick.

I give it 4 stars out of 5.

4 of 5

[Gunny]

Watching Flightplan for the first time now. After it's over I'm going to watch Salt. Hoping it's good and not just another cheesy Hollywood action flick.

[TheUsualSuspect]

The problem with a film like this is that you know they are going to try and throw a curveball at you at some point and I guessed what it was going to be. The fight sequences were pretty meh, as was the action. I really liked to deaths in the film, one with some cuffs and the other a broken bottle.

[nebbit]

I'm going to watch Salt. Hoping it's good and not just another cheesy Hollywood action flick.
Umm I haven't even seen it and I think you may be right :yup:

[Gunny]

Just finished watching this film. I have to say I was quite pleased. It was extremely better than I thought it was going to be. Definitely one of the better movies of 2010.

Angelina Jolie was great in it. This film was loaded with excellent action scenes. Jolie did intensive training for the movie and did most of the stunts herself.

I'll definitely buy this and add it to my collection. It's a film I can see watching a couple times a year. I enjoyed this much better than any of the Bourne Identity and Mission Impossible movies.

Did you know Tom Cruise was originally pegged to play the lead role? They mutually decided against it because they felt Cruise's character in Mission Impossible was too similar. Plus Cruise had other projects going on. So in the end they made changes to the character and casted Jolie.

I haven't watched them yet but on the DVD there's 2 additional versions. A Director's Cut and an Extended Cut. It says both versions feature different plots and have different endings. Think I'll check them out tomorrow.

There's also likely to be a sequel to this, perhaps several of them. It could turn out to be a franchise. I'm excited about this. Can't wait.

I give this a.....

4

[Pyro Tramp]

I watched it last night as well. Thought it would be a run of the mill flick but it was actually pretty solid. It had some balls not to cop out on points or descend into overblown mushy sentimentality and surprisingly, I didn't see the big twist coming but worked out the spider venom related one as soon as she picked up the spider. Didn't mind the Cold War plot, was a bit refeshing and nostalgic. Either way, worth watching more so than a lot of action fodder out there.

[Gunny]

Thought it would be a run of the mill flick

That's exactly what I thought. How wrong I was. Very good movie in my opinion. Highly recommend it to anyone.

[Ziesha007]

I love angelina in the movie

[spudracer]

That's exactly what I thought. How wrong I was. Very good movie in my opinion. Highly recommend it to anyone.

I liked it, but can't gush about it as much as you did, Gunny. ;) I liked it enough to not regret renting it. I might buy it one day, but I'll wait til it hits the bargain bin.

I'd give it more of a 3 than a 4. If you haven't already, check out The A-Team. I'd say they're both about the same in finding that balance in the action. Nothing to unbelievable in either of them, which makes them more fun to watch, IMO.

[Pyro Tramp]

Nothing unbelievable in The A-Team? Did you see the tank fall from the sky, land at the bottom of a pond and casually drive out? Or the massive set piece finale with the crates falling everywhere? Wouldn't have said it was the best comparison imo

[NickPierson]

Salt was really nothing special in my opinion. I think the acting was fine, but the movie just wasn't that interesting, plus it was kind of predictable...

[earlsmoviepicks]

I'll see this movie cause Wanted is still in my memory as kind of an interesting flick, and personally, I would like to munch on AJ like a chicken bone.

[Plainview]

The problem with a film like this is that you know they are going to try and throw a curveball at you at some point and I guessed what it was going to be. The fight sequences were pretty meh, as was the action. I really liked to deaths in the film, one with some cuffs and the other a broken bottle.
Suspect wrote what I would have wrote. I thought the movie was pretty lame but I am sure their was an audience that really enjoyed it. So on that note I am not going to put this film through the chipper due to the fact I do not want to piss anyone off.

[Starturtle]

Okay but not memorable. Weak attempt to start a franchise though.

[breetlee]

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 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.

[Jenaaay]

Salt[/I] is a typical "action-adventure" film in our day's society. The plot did not seem to deviate from this said genre's expertise, yet did pose some unsuspected plot twists. Overall, I would have to say that Angelina Jolie seems to be cast for these types of roles not only because she has an ego, but because she is very good at them. She is a very influential female in the world of film. She is beautiful, yet is still seen as an equal in terms of physical and intellectual strength. She does this by challenging social norms, and by accepting roles that traditional women seem to shy away from.
Overall, this movie was not fantastic, but did open our eyes to a different threat in today's society: moles from within. I think that as time goes by, film introduces us to many fears our society has as a whole. Terrorism is what frightens us, and we feel as though we need to be delivered from this. If it takes a Russian, female, spy, we will take it (anyone see this mirroring the exact point of the James Bond films??)
This film will probably not be a huge head turner, but is definitely what this genre needs in order to open our eyes to different possibilities of what we find intriguing.

[earlsmoviepicks]

I'll probably see it-- just hope she doesn't do the 2-Uzi crossed-arms shooting thing. I do hate that. Just once I want to see hot spent shell casings bounce off her head. (it's the small things in life.....)

[Gunny]

Salt is the best action movie of 2010.

[nebbit]

Just once I want to see hot spent shell casings bounce off her head. (it's the small things in life.....)
:laugh:

[TheUsualSuspect]

Salt is the best action movie of 2010.

Huh?

Far from it.

[wintertriangles]

Salt is another blatant rip-off movie of 2010

[JJmovie]

The actionscenes are well in Salt. Perfectly fitted, making it relatively clear, the film jumps from one to another action spectacle, with emphasis on large-scale chase on the highway, look great. And the end of the movie is not as predictable as i thought first. but to say that its great, no.

[earlsmoviepicks]

Finally saw it--not bad. I would consider it a good middle-of-the-week movie. I like Angie in the lead (she's so perty) and apart from things like a 100 lb girl beating SWAT members unconscious (suspending my disbelief until my face turns red....), I thought it was moderately entertaining. This movie needs a pinch of salt (yes, I said that)....more believable action and maybe an offbeat twist or two. Then it would have graduated to a Friday night movie. We still love ya though AJ. :love:

[powerwilliams1]

I am surprised that my favorite actress Angelina Jolie done the better act in SALT movie.

[jessstewart]

I liked the movie. Didnt like the ending...should have done better on that. but its still a good one.

[akatemple]

Salt is a good action movie to watch....... that's all that can be said about it IMO.

[iluv2viddyfilms]

I liked it. It is certainly more entertaining than the run of the mill action flick. That Russia I Love you from Mrs. Tolkas whatever John Travolta turd from last year comes to mind. Salt is 100 times better than that, which is common place along side the Jason Statham actioner. It's just a tad below the Bourne Identity in my book, which was solid despite boring Matt Damon. Angelina Jolie is watchable and while I've never seen the Tomb Raider movies that she got her actioner start in, I did love Mr. and Mrs. Smith. Leiv is great in his films too!

I'd rate Salt a B- for what it is... double agent spy thriller/action mix of Bond and Bourne, it's a winner.

[moveez]

Having said all these, I should add that ‘Salt’ was a success in box-office scoring $284 million. However, being a critic I have to sound a bit hard-nosed as financial success and critical acclamation are different altogether.

Frankly I am getting a little tired of seeing Angelina Jolie. It would be nice to see a new young star creep up and add some new "spice", the same old faces are detracting from the industry.

The only reason why the Box-Office yanked in over $284 million was because the baby-boomers have a thing for a going on "40 fadingsuper star actress".:sick: