The deception and manipulation is really beyond the boundaries of fair play, it keeps you hooked, it keeps you on the edge, , it keeps so much adrenaline pumping and then it keeps you intrigued by the whole mystery surrounding her, that I had to ask at a time, Who is "Evelyn Salt"?
The plot;
The storyline of 'Salt' stars the trusted and fierce CIA officer, Evelyn Salt (Angelina Jolie), whose life takes on a dramatic turn when she is accused of being a Russian sleeper agent.The story begins with Orlov arriving at CIA headquarters and claiming that;
"I have knowledge of a Russian operative who is going to assassinate the president during his visit and will be in Washington on the specified date."
Orlov names Salt as the operative. Even with her denial of the claims, her colleagues, including her friend Ted Winter (Liev Schreiber) and CIA agent Peabody (Chiwetel Ejiofor), become very suspicious.
She runs away immediately realizing that the danger is real and that she has to protect herself and Mike, her husband. Using her extensive spy skills and her high-level combat training, she escapes to find out the truth behind the dangerous accusation against her. However, she will act against reason, which leaves a blurry message of where her loyalty actually lay; A CIA officer or a Russian sleeper agent.
"Salt" makes a throng of twists and turns and keeps one guessing until the end about her real motives and loyalties.
The whole plot seemed resolved when one learns that Salt's past ties, includes the secret spy program in Russia. This all culminates into a tension-packed climax of actions which will lead to a global catastrophe, forcing Salt into an identity crisis and critical decision-taking.
My Review;
"Salt" is fast-paced, much action, and really does deliver in terms of adrenaline and suspense. Angelina Jolie is at her best in this fantastic movie, as Evelyn Salt, and the combination of vulnerabilities, cleverness, and fierceness is what she brings to the table. I almost fell off my seat watching the jaw-dropping stunts, the combative skills, and the few emotional moments. The storyline is such that is filled with twists and turns, it constantly have the audience guessing at Salt's true identity and motives.
"Salt" is that exciting and thrilling ride, which truly is unique, purely due to Jolie's magnetic presence before the camera as well as the frenetic energy of the film itself.
Verdict:
It offers enough thrills and excitement and "Salt" is just great for an action and spy thriller lover like me.
The bike and truck scenes are just insane, coupled with the stellar performance by Angelina Jolie, it all makes it worth the ride.
My rating is 9/10.
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