Get out the popcorn to go with this SALT

Rating: 5/10 (12 April 2011)

SALT (2010) If you want to ride a roller coaster without trudging through a theme park and getting a neck ache, then just watch Salt instead. This is a pure and simple popcorn action thriller. You strap yourself in and the ride is one unbelievable thrill after another with just enough breaks to catch your breath. Angelina Jolie's character isn't believable for one minute if you compare this to real life. A roller coaster in your den isn't believable either. In fact, nothing is believable, but that's what makes this so much fun.
I think it would have been pretty bland (sorry, can't resist the puns) if it had starred a male lead. I read that Tom Cruise was originally attached but that fell through. All the better for us! Tom has already proved he can do this kind of role again and again. Angie has, too, but not on this level. Lara Croft who? Mrs. Smith without Mr. Smith? Yes, it can be done and done better! Wanted was okay, but it was such a violent film and Jolie wasn't the lead. If the franchise continues, and it looks like it could, I'll be going back for seconds on Salt.