6.4
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Salt (2010)
Salt (2010)
Overview
As a CIA officer, Evelyn Salt swore an oath to duty, honor and country. Her loyalty will be tested when a Russian defector accuses her of being a Russian sleeper spy. She goes on the run, using all her skills and years of experience as a covert operative to elude capture, protect her husband, and stay one step ahead of her colleagues at the CIA. Her efforts to prove her innocence only serve to cast doubt on her motives, as the hunt to uncover the truth behind her identity continues and the question remains: "Who is Salt?"
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Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Political: Center
Diversity: High
Female Combat: Yes
Viewer Rating
6.4
Overview
As a CIA officer, Evelyn Salt swore an oath to duty, honor and country. Her loyalty will be tested when a Russian defector accuses her of being a Russian sleeper spy. She goes on the run, using all her skills and years of experience as a covert operative to elude capture, protect her husband, and stay one step ahead of her colleagues at the CIA. Her efforts to prove her innocence only serve to cast doubt on her motives, as the hunt to uncover the truth behind her identity continues and the question remains: "Who is Salt?"
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Primary
The film primarily functions as a high-stakes action thriller centered on espionage and national security, presenting a complex narrative of foreign threats and internal government mistrust without explicitly endorsing a particular political ideology. Its resolution relies on individual action rather than advocating for systemic or political solutions.
The film demonstrates significant diversity through the explicit gender-swapping of its lead character, originally conceived as male, to a female protagonist. While a white male character is portrayed as an antagonist, the narrative does not center on explicit critiques of traditional identities or strong DEI themes beyond the casting choice.
Secondary
The film features Evelyn Salt, a highly trained operative, who repeatedly engages in and wins close-quarters physical fights against multiple male opponents, including guards, agents, and the primary antagonist, using martial arts and combat skills.
The action-thriller 'Salt' does not feature any explicit LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The narrative focuses entirely on its espionage plot, without incorporating elements related to queer identity or experiences.
The film "Salt" does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. Its narrative is solely focused on espionage, international intrigue, and the protagonist's efforts to clear her name, without any elements related to transgender identity or experiences.
The character of Evelyn Salt was an original creation for the film. While the role was initially conceived for a male actor, the character as developed and portrayed on screen was female from its inception, not a gender swap of a pre-existing, established character from prior canon or history.
Salt (2010) is an original film with characters created specifically for this production. There is no prior source material, historical basis, or previous installments where characters' races were established. Therefore, no character could have been race-swapped.
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User Ratings
6.5
6.4
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6.2
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