3.5 out of 4 stars
At 35 years old, Angelina Jolie shows she can still kick some serious butt. As a CIA officer, Evelyn Salt (Jolie) swore an oath to duty, honor and country. Her loyalty is tested when a defector, Vassily Orlov (played by Daniel Olbrychski), accuses her of being a Russian spy during a routine interrogation. When Orlov says that a Russian spy will go to Washington and kill the President, Salt asks who the name of the spy is and Orlov states that the name of the Russian spy is Evelyn Salt. Salt goes on the run, using all her skills and years of experience as a covert operative to elude capture. Her CIA partner, Ted Winter (Liev Shcreiber), is trying to convince those who are chasing her that she is innocent, but as Salt's efforts to prove her innocence only serve to cast doubt on her motives.
So the question remains, “Who is Evelyn Salt?” Is she a spy or not? How many spies are there in the U.S? I really enjoyed this movie and even though I’m not a big Angelina Jolie fan I thought she did a great job. There’s some great action in this movie and some plot twists that will keep you guessing at times. By no means is this a mind bender type of a movie but as you watch the movie you are trying to figure out who is a spy and who isn’t. The action scenes were a bit over the top in some places (similar to the “Knight and Day” action sequences) but they were still great to watch. It’s a fast paced, in your face movie that delivers on many cylinders.
I thought the acting was good and the plot was good, although a bit over the top during some parts. This is one of those “popcorn movies” that I like to talk about. Just kick back, grab some popcorn, and enjoy the ride!
Rating of whether I would see the movie again:
1 = Definitely not!
2 = Probably not.
3 = Maybe.
4 = Probably.
5 = Absolutely!
Would I see the movie again in the theaters? 3
Will I rent it on DVD and watch it at home? 5
Would I buy the movie? 3
"Salt" is rated PG-13 for intense sequences of violence and action.
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