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JamesG · 07-23-2010, 05:58 PM

Movie Reviews: Salt

Salt, starring Angelina Jolie, is being described by critics as an “action thriller.” Their reviews indicate that the emphasis should be placed on the “action.”

The film moves with such speed, they say, that all the things they’d like to criticize fly by too fast for scrutiny.

“Jolie’s character, Evelyn Salt, makes it look as though Run Lola Run was about walking,” writes Roger Ebert in the Chicago Sun-Times.

Similarly, A.O. Scott remarks in the New York Times:

“It all happens in such a frenzy of momentum and on-the-fly exposition that some of the more preposterous elements in the story will strike you only in retrospect.”

Kenneth Turan in the Los Angeles Times observes that the movie and its principal character,

“are perpetually in motion and that’s a good thing for its own sake and because it keeps audiences from dwelling on how unapologetically preposterous the plot in question is.”

Mick Lasalle in the San Francisco Chronicle also concludes that the movie “can seem ridiculous at times.”

However, he writes, “The main thing is that Salt holds together. … The action scenes are imaginative and elaborate without seeming fake. Nothing is belabored, and the stakes never stop escalating.”

However, Steven Rea in the Philadelphia Inquirer suggests that the filmmakers have overdosed the audience on action.

“With its nonsensical setups and wildly illogical twists … Jolie’s action vehicle is just that — an action vehicle, moving fast but thinking slow.”

Several other critics pick apart the plot of the movie, but bring themselves up short.

“Plot failings aside, hot damn, she’s good with a gun and even better with her fists,” writes Linda Barnard in the Toronto Star.

“Criticisms aside, it’s still a short-enough time-killer of a thriller,” concludes Roger Moore in the Orlando Sentinel.

That title, Salt, touched off a plethora of puns from critics and their headline writers, including:

“Salt Fun If Not Quite a Meal” — Wall Street Journal

“A small dose of Salt goes a long way” — USA Today

“Jolie is worth her Salt” — Los Angeles Times

“Something to go with popcorn” — Chicago Tribune

“Well processed, low on spice” — Boston Globe

“Salt shakes up box office” — Daily Variety

-IMDB News

isiahthomas · 07-24-2010, 01:09 PM

I'm gonna wait for this to come to video.

JamesG · 07-24-2010, 01:16 PM

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Originally Posted by isiahthomas

I'm gonna wait for this to come to video.

LOL, not me. Jolie makes me go

so I may actually go tonight or tomorrow.

browneyes106 · 07-24-2010, 04:16 PM

I read a few other good reviews for this. A couple of my friends want to see this so we are planning to go on Monday night.

dakert · 07-24-2010, 10:10 PM

I cant fiqure out Angelina's appeal

but the preview for Salt just looks like another over the top action movie.

JamesG · 07-25-2010, 07:11 AM

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Originally Posted by dakert

I cant fiqure out Angelina's appeal

but the preview for Salt just looks like another over the top action movie.

Well, I like her and over-the-top action flicks so this seemed perfect for me. lol

If you like movies like that you won't be disappointed with Salt.

I heard that this was originally meant for Tom Cruise but he decided to take on another project called Knight and Day...

browneyes106 · 07-31-2010, 05:51 PM

I saw this on Tuesday and I thought it was well done.

JamesG · 07-31-2010, 07:57 PM

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Originally Posted by browneyes106

I saw this on Tuesday and I thought it was well done.

Yes it was.

I hear they are planning on making a franchise out of this, like the Jason Bourne films, and with Salt's positive reception it looks very likely.

browneyes106 · 08-04-2010, 05:50 PM

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Originally Posted by JamesG

Yes it was.

I hear they are planning on making a franchise out of this, like the Jason Bourne films, and with Salt's positive reception it looks very likely.

I heard about that too. I hope that the future films are good in quality.

07-23-2010, 05:58 PM	#1
JamesG Freakshow Moderator Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 01, 2008 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 57,136	Movie Reviews: "Salt" Movie Reviews: Salt Salt, starring Angelina Jolie, is being described by critics as an “action thriller.” Their reviews indicate that the emphasis should be placed on the “action.” The film moves with such speed, they say, that all the things they’d like to criticize fly by too fast for scrutiny. “Jolie’s character, Evelyn Salt, makes it look as though Run Lola Run was about walking,” writes Roger Ebert in the Chicago Sun-Times. Similarly, A.O. Scott remarks in the New York Times: “It all happens in such a frenzy of momentum and on-the-fly exposition that some of the more preposterous elements in the story will strike you only in retrospect.” Kenneth Turan in the Los Angeles Times observes that the movie and its principal character, “are perpetually in motion and that’s a good thing for its own sake and because it keeps audiences from dwelling on how unapologetically preposterous the plot in question is.” Mick Lasalle in the San Francisco Chronicle also concludes that the movie “can seem ridiculous at times.” However, he writes, “The main thing is that Salt holds together. … The action scenes are imaginative and elaborate without seeming fake. Nothing is belabored, and the stakes never stop escalating.” However, Steven Rea in the Philadelphia Inquirer suggests that the filmmakers have overdosed the audience on action. “With its nonsensical setups and wildly illogical twists … Jolie’s action vehicle is just that — an action vehicle, moving fast but thinking slow.” Several other critics pick apart the plot of the movie, but bring themselves up short. “Plot failings aside, hot damn, she’s good with a gun and even better with her fists,” writes Linda Barnard in the Toronto Star. “Criticisms aside, it’s still a short-enough time-killer of a thriller,” concludes Roger Moore in the Orlando Sentinel. That title, Salt, touched off a plethora of puns from critics and their headline writers, including: “Salt Fun If Not Quite a Meal” — Wall Street Journal “A small dose of Salt goes a long way” — USA Today “Jolie is worth her Salt” — Los Angeles Times “Something to go with popcorn” — Chicago Tribune “Well processed, low on spice” — Boston Globe “Salt shakes up box office” — Daily Variety -IMDB News

07-24-2010, 01:09 PM	#2
isiahthomas Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Aug 20, 2002 Location: Cleveland, Ohio Posts: 10,704	I'm gonna wait for this to come to video.

07-24-2010, 04:16 PM	#4
browneyes106 Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Apr 01, 2008 Posts: 6,094	I read a few other good reviews for this. A couple of my friends want to see this so we are planning to go on Monday night.

07-24-2010, 10:10 PM	#5
dakert Member Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: May 10, 2007 Location: Altoona PA Posts: 3,411	I cant fiqure out Angelina's appeal but the preview for Salt just looks like another over the top action movie.

07-31-2010, 05:51 PM	#7
browneyes106 Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Apr 01, 2008 Posts: 6,094	I saw this on Tuesday and I thought it was well done.