In this kick-ass action movie Angelina Jolie plays Evelyn Salt, a CIA operative who is fingered as a Russian sleeper agent, tasked with carrying out the assassination of the Russian president. She then goes on the run, seemingly carries out this assignment, and then prepares to kill the president of the USA…
It’s a preposterous premise, but Salt is action-packed, thrilling and genuinely has you guessing whose side Salt is really on. Most of the success of the movie I think comes down to Jolie, who is a female action hero like no other, she’s as believable in dramatic scenes as she is kicking butt and shooting her way out of situations. There’s just something cool about the woman that adds immeasurably to her performance.
There was a lightness of touch lacking in Salt. Although I know it’s not a comedy, it would have been nice to have a few funny lines to diffuse the tension now and then. As a result, it all comes off a bit serious and earnest. I can forgive the faults when the action and story is this good. I really liked the bits in the White House, with the President being taken deep down into the emergency bunker, but then I like any drama set in the White House! It’s the West Wing’s fault, for being so great. If they made another Salt movie I’d be quite happy to watch Jolie beat up some more people.
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