I have to admit to having a slight crush on Angelina. Ok, ok, more than a slight crush. What? I’m a lezzer! So, it was with great …ahem …anticipation that I went to see her new film, Salt. When the wife and I sat down, she looked around and chuckled at all of the sisters who were doing exactly what we were doing. It seems an Angie (she said I could call her that) film is a convention for the unconventional.

Here there be spoilers!

The film itself is silly to the max. Angie (really she did) plays Evelyn Salt a CIA agent who may or may not be a Russian spy. Those damn Russians! It turns out that the wiley Russians have sleepers assassins all over the mighty U S of A, ready to take out a target when required. Is Evelyn one of these agents or has she been set up? If she is a Russian spy, why is she wearing a ushanka?

End of the spoilage

It is impossible to come out of Salt and not mentally compare it to The Bourne Identity. Both are one-against-the-agency action films, with the central character’s identity a mystery. Salt ain’t no Bourne though; the action sequences aren’t as polished, the central character isn’t as likable and everyday, even the music isn’t as good. Had anyone but Angie been in the main role, this film would be a flop.

With all of the hoopla around her life and the fact that she is so gorgeous she’s almost ugly, it’s easy to forget that Angie is a damn good actress. Well-seasoned as she is, she single-handedly drags Salt from midweek movie to get out of the rain, to Saturday night must-see with the mates.

If you’re going to see the delectable Ms Jolie, you may surprised that she tones down the sexy. Only in the middle section, when she’s all Nikita with the jet black hair, is she smoking. Overall, Salt is a laughable and, if you like action films, it’s one to see.

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