What happens when you pick a movie based on the wrong Angelina Jolie role? In this case, you still end up with Salt—a high-octane spy thriller wrapped in Cold War shadows and moral ambiguity. Originally written for Tom Cruise, Salt follows CIA agent Evelyn Salt as she's accused of being a Russian sleeper agent and forced to go on the run, unraveling a tangled web of brainwashing, espionage, and very personal revenge.
🎥 The Format
This season, we’re choosing films for each other based on a shared theme—in this case: revenge. Cade picked Salt, thinking he was choosing Wanted, but we rolled with it anyway. The result? A conversation about identity, loyalty, and the emotional residue left behind by spy films that prioritize action but hint at something deeper. Kit came in with fresh eyes; Cade revisited the chaos with nostalgia (and a small apology).
✅ What Makes It Work
Angelina Jolie delivers a strong, physical performance that anchors the entire film. From rooftop chases to venomous spider plots to handcuffed assassinations, Salt doesn't let up. What gives it staying power is the ambiguity around Salt’s motives and identity. Is she bad? Misunderstood? Redeemed? We never fully know—and that’s the intrigue. The film’s backstory (children raised to infiltrate U.S. society as sleeper agents) is chillingly clever and gives Salt’s revenge arc weight. Plus, the movie’s standout stunt work—especially that highway car-to-car chase—earned recognition and brought real grit to the genre.
🎯 The Verdict
Both Cade and Kit gave Salt a 6/10. While the action thrills and Jolie shines, it didn’t quite deliver a standout revenge narrative compared to the previous episode’s pick, Colombiana. The pacing is fast, the plot is twisty, and the body count is high—but when the dust settles, you’re left wanting just a bit more depth. That said, it’s a solid entry in the female-assassin subgenre, and watching it back-to-back with other “spy-turned-rogue” films gives it new context.
🍿 Pair This Movie With...
A strong cup of coffee and a rainy afternoon. Bonus points if you line it up with Wanted and Colombiana for a triple-feature of badass female leads.
🎤 Cade & Kit Sign-Off
“This one may not have been the movie we meant to review, but it still gave us a lot to chew on. From misremembered titles to surprise endings, Salt brought enough chaos to keep us guessing—right up to the last jump from a helicopter.”
— See you next episode, where it’s Kit’s turn to pick!
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