Salt

SALT (2010) - July 24, 2010
An enjoyable action film about a CIA agent who goes on the run after being accused of being a Russian spy.  Skillfully directed by Phillip Noyce, the film moves at an almost absurdly brisk pace, but the performances (particularly Jolie herself) ensure that we always care about the characters and that it doesn't just feel like a bunch of loosely strung together set-pieces (which it essentially is).  The film also has a refreshingly old-school vibe, mostly eschewing the more blatantly over-the-top CGI shenanigans that have become so prevalent in the action genre of late.  ***