They say this movie was written with Tom Cruise in mind. Cruise, however, declined because he thinks the storyline rings way too closely to Mission: Impossible. He's right, and it was a very wise choice for him to not take on this movie, because not only does it ring way too closely with a lot of other spy movies ever made in the 21st century, I for one could not imagine Tom Cruise doing a Russian accent.

So, did they think that it would be any different if the role was taken over by a girl? Particularly one larger than life Angelina Jolie? I have to admit, having Jolie play the role does work out a whole lot better than having Salt played by a male actor. But it still doesn't change the after-effect: sitting in that chair watching the end credits roll, with only one thing that immediately popped in your head.

Bourne.(tte)

Imagine if this movie had been played by Matt Damon. I probably wouldn't have been able to tell the difference in the long run. Oh, that movie where a spy was wrongfully accused and spent a good chunk of the movie being on the run when it turns out that said spy really IS what he/she was accused of. Wait, that's the plot of almost every spy movie.

Jolie played the role gorgeously though. I'm just wondering why she decided to take on this role, though? Feeling the need to revamp her image? ...that she is still that kickass goddess/siren even though she's now a mother of SIX? Are there really no better scripted spy movies out there for her? Something more original?

Salt might've been better if it ended differently. If they tied all the loose ends and just wrapped it up in one movie. The ending just reeks SEQUEL. And having a sequel somewhere in the horizon just makes it look even more and more like Bourne. Although, I'm kinda curious on what exactly they'll title a sequel for Salt.

Saltier? xD