Salt

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...

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.

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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.

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

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.

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.

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.....)

Salt is the best action movie of 2010.

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Salt is another blatant rip-off movie of 2010

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.

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.

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

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

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

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.

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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".