Salt

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Salt

PG-13

2010

1h 45m

Action

Mystery & Thriller

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When Evelyn Salt (Angelina Jolie) became a CIA officer, she swore an oath to duty, honor and country. But, when a defector accuses her of being a Russian spy, Salt's oath is put to the test. Now a fugitive, Salt must use every skill gained from years of training and experience to evade capture, but the more she tries to prove her innocence, the more guilty she seems.

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Critics Consensus

Angelina Jolie gives it her all in the title role, and her seasoned performance is almost enough to save Salt from its predictable and ludicrous plot.

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Ange Anderson

Bitch Media

Dec 30, 2020

Director Phillip Noyce... keeps things moving with an engaging lead, well-timed action sequences, smart dialogue and characters whose motivations are well defined.

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Caryn James

Newsday

Feb 7, 2018

In the great tradition of summer popcorn hits, Angelina Jolie's action-spy thriller Salt is stupid but fun.

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Dwight Brown

National Newspaper Publishers Association

Dec 27, 2010

Though the film and the script may have flaws, Jolie has none.

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Nick Rogers

Midwest Film Journal

Jun 25, 2025

2.5/5

It's amazing that for a film with three distinct edits, not one of them blends the best of each into one solid, recommendable version. (FWIW: The director's cut comes closest.) But "Salt" is still a reminder of Angelina Jolie's inimitable movie-star pull.

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Malinda Lo

Malinda Lo

May 6, 2024

I'm not saying that the movie is the best thing ever made for women... But I'll accept that, as a step toward evening the field for women in Hollywood.

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Brian Eggert

Deep Focus Review

Aug 9, 2023

2/4

Spending 100 minutes with some well-constructed action will be enough for some viewers. But when the apparent potential for a clever spy thriller is passed up for a simple adrenaline rush, the result is a disappointment.

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David S

@IH8Phags69 Jun 29, 2026

My God talk about a $tupid Beeyotch just going through the motions! This movie is terrible 🤮 call it Splat instead!

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M A

@RT25218740 May 9, 2026

Loved it, was hooked from the beginning. Jaw dropping and high octane moments. 5 stars!

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shane O

@Shanes_DVD_Shack Mar 31, 2026

If they said she had some kind of super powers it would be better . It’s unbelievable on any level that angelina jolie can beat up that many people and take that kind of punishment . Over all it’s a fun movie . A sill and forgettable action thriller

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Nathan J.

@NathanDirector Mar 26, 2026

Rating: 6.4/10 ⭐️ I expected a standard spy chase, but Jolie’s practical stunts hooked me. What Worked: Jolie doing her own stunts gives a raw texture that puts CGI flicks to shame. The drab federal building sets make the chase feel claustrophobic. Through my Methodist lens, seeing someone wrestle with a dark past to choose sacrificial protection over destructive loyalty beautifully reflects my values on grace and repentance. The Cuts: Constant twists about Evelyn’s loyalty made momentum totally stall out during exposition dumps; it was just spinning its wheels on lore. Keeping it spoiler-free, the late-game security breaches are insanely unbelievable, shattering the movie’s realism. Also, the occasional dated CGI looked rubbery and took me out of the tension. Verdict: A relentless thriller bogged down by a convoluted plot. Fun for Jolie’s stunts, but skip if you want a logical spy story. Favorite Line: “My name is Evelyn Salt.”

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Spidey M

@RT89375293 Mar 16, 2026

Acting and plot is good. I dont understand that hate behind this film. Its fun, fast paced, entertaining and the acting is superb. 7.5-10

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Rich L.

@turnerfan77 Mar 14, 2026

Salt is a spy thriller that stars Angelina Jolie from 2010 where she is accused of being a Russian Spy. Salt is a paint by numbers movie that is predictable. The movie gets going right away and there is no wasted time. This had great pacing with good action. Solid acting. But as the movie goes along the story gets unbelievable so you definitely have to turn your brain off and just enjoy it. By The Numbers breakdown: Cast-7 Acting-7 Trailer-7 Ending-6 Story-7 Visuals-7 Direction-7 Sound-5 Genre-7 Sub Genre-7 The Faces For Radio score - 67

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Synopsis

When Evelyn Salt (Angelina Jolie) became a CIA officer, she swore an oath to duty, honor and country. But, when a defector accuses her of being a Russian spy, Salt's oath is put to the test. Now a fugitive, Salt must use every skill gained from years of training and experience to evade capture, but the more she tries to prove her innocence, the more guilty she seems.

Director: Phillip Noyce
Producer: Lorenzo di Bonaventura, Sunil Perkash
Screenwriter: Kurt Wimmer
Distributor: Sony Pictures Entertainment
Production Co: Columbia Pictures, Relativity Media, Di Bonaventura Pictures
Rating: PG-13 (Intense Sequences of Violence|Intense Sequences of Action)
Genre: Action, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Jul 23, 2010, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Jun 5, 2012
Runtime: 1h 45m
Sound Mix: SDDS, DTS, Dolby Digital

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