Salt
Salt

Salt

2010Movie100 minEnglish

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?"

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IMDb6.4/10
Rotten Tomatoes63%
Metacritic65/100
Google Users75%
Director: Phillip NoyceGenres: Action, Thriller, Mystery, Crime

Plot Summary

Evelyn Salt is a CIA officer accused of being a Russian sleeper agent. Forced to go on the run, she must use all her skills and experience to evade capture by the agency she once served. As she flees, she attempts to prove her innocence while uncovering a conspiracy that threatens to destabilize the world.

Critical Reception

Salt received generally positive reviews from critics, who praised Angelina Jolie's performance and the film's action sequences and pacing. While some found the plot convoluted, many agreed it was a thrilling and entertaining espionage movie.

What Reviewers Say

  • Angelina Jolie delivers a commanding performance as a resourceful spy on the run.
  • The film is praised for its high-octane action and relentless pace.
  • Some critics found the plot convoluted but appreciated its thrilling espionage elements.

Google audience: Audience reviews generally highlight the film's exciting action and Angelina Jolie's strong lead performance. Many found it to be an entertaining thriller, though some noted plot points were hard to follow.

Fun Fact

Angelina Jolie performed most of her own stunts in the film, including a significant sequence where she drives a truck through traffic.

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RalphRahal

RalphRahal

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. ...
CinemaSerf

CinemaSerf

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 "...
JPV852

JPV852

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 b...