Travis Simpkins: Salt (2010): Angelina Jolie as a CIA Agent and Russian Spy

Saturday, April 30, 2016

Salt (2010): Angelina Jolie as a CIA Agent and Russian Spy

Directed by Phillip Noyce, and written by Kurt Wimmer, Salt (2010) was originally conceived with a male protagonist in mind. Tom Cruise was interested in the part, but backed out, and the script was re-written with a change in gender. The plot concerns Evelyn Salt, a CIA operative that is accused of being a Russian sleeper agent, who goes on the run to try to clear her name. The stunts are superbly choreographed and filmed, with fast-paced action running throughout. Angelina Jolie delivers a great performance as Evelyn Salt. The supporting cast does a good job as well, including Liev Schreiber, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Daniel Olbrychski and August Diehl.