Salt
When she learns the disturbing nature of her abusive husband's extramarital affair, Phoebe and her sister-in-law-turned-mistress, West, devise a playful revenge plot that quickly devolves into a conspiracy to commit murder. Writer-director Bradford Tatum stars in this dark and twisted contemporary noir thriller as Phoebe's despicable husband, a paranoid artist named Randal.
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Plot Summary
Evelyn Salt is a CIA agent accused of being a Russian sleeper agent. Forced to go on the run, she must use all her skills and training to evade capture by the agency she once served. As she fights to prove her innocence, Salt uncovers a plot that threatens millions, forcing her to make difficult choices about who to trust and what her true loyalties lie with.
Critical Reception
Salt received generally positive reviews from critics, who praised Angelina Jolie's performance and the film's thrilling action sequences. While some found the plot convoluted, many appreciated its fast-paced, suspenseful nature and enjoyed the ride-or-die espionage thriller elements.
What Reviewers Say
- Angelina Jolie delivers a powerhouse performance as a skilled operative on the run.
- The film offers intense action and suspenseful chase sequences.
- Some critics found the plot to be predictable or overly complicated at times.
Google audience: Audience reviews indicate appreciation for the non-stop action and Angelina Jolie's commanding presence. However, some viewers found the plot to be convoluted and questioned certain character motivations.
Fun Fact
Angelina Jolie performed many of her own stunts, including a challenging motorcycle chase sequence and a fall from a moving truck.
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