Another film for those suffering from acute ADD

Rating: 5/10 (1 March 2011)

The action scenes are plentiful and breathless in Salt, but that does not make up for the ridiculous plot. This movie plays like a distaff version of the Bourne films, only far more convoluted. The title character is presented as a superwoman who can overcome any obstacle in her way, which may be empowering for females, but removes any suspense when she is in dangerous situations, as we begin to see that she cannot be stopped. By the end of the film, Jolie's character resembles the Terminator more than a human being. Jumping from one extended, over-the-top set piece to the next, the viewer is dragged along on a visually exciting roller-coaster ride filled with impossible loops and turns that is forgotten as soon as it is over. Occasionally thrilling, but more often had me shaking my head in disbelief. To add insult to injury, once again we have a film without a proper ending, leaving the door open for sequels. Hooray.