In thinking about this movie afterward I was left with the impression that this movie could arguably be labeled "a female version" of the Bourne Identity. I would disagree slightly with this characterization however in that there are some worthwhile distinctions.
This film is at least slightly (if not more so) darker than Bourne in my opinion, and to me that makes this film touch home more.
Jolie also does a very admirable job with her non verbal expressiveness. Because of this and because of the fact that the writing gives us good insight into her back story, I found myself more enmeshed with this character than with Bourne (don't get me wrong – Damon did a great job – it is just that I liked the overall "taste" of Salt more).
Even though the action sequences are extreme, they were surprisingly not over the top for me. The movie flowed well and ended in a satisfying manner. In the end, I really liked the Salt character and would prefer her to another Bourne movie, though I think the two are quite comparable overall.
This film is at least slightly (if not more so) darker than Bourne in my opinion, and to me that makes this film touch home more.
Jolie also does a very admirable job with her non verbal expressiveness. Because of this and because of the fact that the writing gives us good insight into her back story, I found myself more enmeshed with this character than with Bourne (don't get me wrong – Damon did a great job – it is just that I liked the overall "taste" of Salt more).
Even though the action sequences are extreme, they were surprisingly not over the top for me. The movie flowed well and ended in a satisfying manner. In the end, I really liked the Salt character and would prefer her to another Bourne movie, though I think the two are quite comparable overall.