Entertaining action-thriller with Angelina Jolie doing a great job again (following Mr. & Mrs. Smith) as an action heroine. The stunts are pretty well done (but don't compare with those in the Bourne series). This didn't do too bad at the box office (close to $300M worldwide, $110M budget) but no sequel despite this, at least the version I watched (Director's Cut), being left open-ended. **3.75/5**
Who is Salt?
As a CIA officer, Evelyn Salt swore an oath to duty, honor, and country. Her loyalty will be tested when a Russian defector accuses her of being a Russian sleeper spy. She goes on the run, using all her skills and years of experience as a covert operative to elude capture, protect her husband, and stay one step ahead of her colleagues at the CIA. Her efforts to prove her innocence only serve to cast doubt on her motives, as the hunt to uncover the truth behind her identity continues and the question remains: "Who is Salt?"
Top Cast
Angelina Jolie
Evelyn Salt
Liev Schreiber
Theodore Winter
Chiwetel Ejiofor
Darryl Peabody
Daniel Olbrychski
Oleg Vasilyevich Orlov
August Diehl
Mike Krause
Daniel Pearce
Young Orlov
Hunt Block
US President Howard Lewis
Andre Braugher
Secretary of Defense
Olek Krupa
Russian President Matveyev
Cassidy Hinkle
Young Salt
Corey Stoll
Shnaider
Vladislav Koulikov
Chenkov's Father
Olya Zueva
Chenkov's Mother
Kevin O'Donnell
Francis
Gaius Charles
Todd Bottoms
Zach Shaffer
CIA Security Officer
Reviews
Evelyn Salt (Angelina Jolie) is a CIA operative who having recently been repatriated in a Korean prisoner swap, is back behind a desk looking forward to going home to her arachnologist husband. On her way out of the door, she and her boss "Ted" (Liev Schreiber) are diverted to deal with an hitherto unknown Russian who in the course of his interrogation names her as a Russian spy. Now we hit "Bourne" meets "Lara…
Salt is a fast-paced action thriller that hooks you right from the start and keeps the adrenaline pumping throughout. Angelina Jolie’s performance is the movie’s backbone, and she carries her role with a perfect mix of intensity and depth. The first act is particularly well-executed, setting the stage with solid pacing and smooth transitions that pull you into the story without feeling rushed. It’s a film that…
FAQ about Salt
What is Salt about?
As a CIA officer, Evelyn Salt swore an oath to duty, honor, and country. Her loyalty will be tested when a Russian defector accuses her of being a Russian sleeper spy. She goes on the run, using all her skills and years of experience as a covert operative to elude capture,…
When was Salt released?
Salt was released in 2010.
What genres does Salt belong to?
Salt is categorised as Action, Mystery, Thriller.
Who stars in Salt?
The cast of Salt includes Angelina Jolie, Liev Schreiber, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Daniel Olbrychski, August Diehl.