Review: Salt

Salt is not a great movie by any standards.

It is a formula movie in just about every sense of the word. You know that the title character will win; you know that all the bad guys will die; and you know that it will be a fun, mindless ride all the way.

Directed by Phillip Noyce, the man behind films such as The Bone Collector, The Saint, Clear and Present Danger, and Patriot Games, is obviously comfortable with the action genre. The movie is a fast moving, high octane ride that definitely stretches credibility; but you are glued to your seat nonetheless.

Angelina Jolie is great as the titular character. She was well-trained for this physically demanding role, and she looks very comfortable and at ease throughout. Being an action film, there wasn't a whole lot of acting to do; but the dramatic parts Jolie had were done quite well.

The main supporting cast of Liev Schreiber and Chiwetel Ejiofor were both convincing in their respective roles.

The conclusion undoubtedly leaves the door open for sequels. I'd definitely go see them, assuming the cast and production crews were the same.

Again, Salt is by no means a great movie, but it is absolutely worth seeing at least once.

I'll go see this again, and will probably end up buying it when it is released.