In the end, this tale of CIA operative Evelyn Salt going on the run after being accused of being a Russian spy satisfied me on a number of levels. Yes, you could say it was a bit far-fetched that this spy was supposed to have been trained as a child to infiltrate US society and lie in wait to carry out actions when required but with the news stories we hear nowadays, who knows.
Jolie was a convincing gritty action lead but she does have history in this area – it’s just that we haven’t seen her do this kind of film in a while. She could trade punches with the best of them – always handy for getting herself out of tricky situations. The film rattled along at a lively pace and looking back I didn’t feel the need to twiddle my thumbs at any point. Also, on a more aesthetic point, she sported some great spy-like clothes, – sleek trousers and a chic leather jacket (I was inspired) – but I digress.
Actors Chiewetol Ejiofor as the man on the hunt for her and Liev Schreiber as her sympathetic colleague added an edge to the drama. I didn’t find myself gasping and it’s not a ground-breaking movie but if you want something that keeps you gripped for a couple of hours your could certainly do worse. Go along and enjoy the ride.
Cherrydial 
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