The Salton Sea
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Movie Reviews of The Salton Sea
Movie Review: The Salton Sea
Summary: 5 Stars
Amazon, you need a sixth star to do full justice to this edgy, innovative masterpiece of ensemble acting. That lead actor Val Kilmer can shine so brilliantly amidst the endless stream of first rate supporting actors proves he is not only an actor of supreme ability, but a catalyst who has brought about small miracles in the roles of, among others, Sarsgaard, Wong, D'Onofrio, Plummer, Unger, Guzman --well the list is long and simply mind-boggling. The film was released in only four or five major cities and dropped. How the producers of this film could have been so dense in promoting it is beyond my scope of understanding. No doubt Kilmer will once again be passed over at Oscar time (remember Tombstone? The Doors? How about Heat?) but if making good films is his real source of satisfaction, he should be very proud of this film. His acting depicts a range of human emotions in this film that will leave you breathless.Do yourself a favor and see this movie. Often.
Movie Review: Nothing is as it seems
Summary: 5 Stars
Val Kilmer's character warns the viewer right at the beginning that nothing is what it appears to be. Is Kilmer Danny, a punk-rock meth tweaker turned police snitch? Or is he a talented jazz musician named Todd Van Allen? The beautifully shot film noir presents many pieces to the puzzle, all of which fit together perfectly for a shocker of an ending. There really aren't words to decribe the movie or the storyline--it's just something you have to let unfold for itself.
Vincent D'Onofrio is stellar as the villianous messed-up desert drug king in the movie.
It's strange that this movie is cross-marketed with Spun so frequently. Yes, both are set in the world of methamphetamine, but Spun is an almost comedic train wreck of a drug trip, while The Salton Sea is a larger than life fable that happens to be set in the world of the Southern California meth industry.
Movie Review: Tarntiono's style is finally captured
Summary: 5 Stars
When I walked into the thearter after buying a ticket for the salton sea I was excited. The Salton Sea had already recieved some good underground buzz that I checked in w/before deciding to go see the movie. I was prepared to be blown away and I was. Although the Salton Sea was an amazing movie anyone who sees it should have their head checked at the door. Some of the movie's content is so filthy that I wanted to take a shower after seeing this film. The story is centered around val kilmer or danny parker who is disguised as Tom Van Allen a police informant disguised as a speed freak. Danny is looking for revenge for the murder of his wife and becoming a man that he dosen't recognize (Tom Van Allen) is his only escape to seeking revenge. The Salton sea is brutal,druged up, and worse it makes you think which what I have herd is something that many audiences are not willing to grasp.Movie Review: A great looking, very well acted, grotesque masterpiece
Summary: 5 Stars
'The Salton Sea' is perhaps one of the most underrated and under appreciated movies in recent years. Starring Val Kilmer as Danny Parker, or is it Tom Van Allen, is a beautifully made film revolving around the life of the tweaker and the drug world as a whole. As the film develops we have an insight into just who the Kilmer character really is, what he's doing in such a place and why he is here.
Val Kilmer plays the damaged man in a world we're not completely sure he belongs in, to perfection. The supporting cast is equally stellar, especially that of Vincent donofrio who is completely unrecognisable in the role of 'Pooh Bear'.
5-stars from me. This film shouldn't be missed. It's different, very different but you'll marvel at its beauty and the grotesque nature of the characters and environments you encounter.
A wonderful film.
Movie Review: dark-humored suspense, virtuoso acting, unforgettable story
Summary: 5 Stars
A dark, sardonic look at love and survival guilt, suspense and fidelity, this is a gutter rat's story, gently shot through with gorgeous dream imagery that magically reveals how profoundly a man's life can be transformed by a single accident. Showcasing an extraordinary cast under an actors' director, this poetic nightmare is charged with the magical energy that crackles where gifted improv meets great scripting and breathtaking cinematography. But for all its artistic power, what I really love about this movie is the story itself, one of those rare fictions that can recharge your soul and turn your head back towards reality. The DVD's special features include fascinating background such as how the sets were designed to complement the emotional shape of the narrative, and how the method actors developed their characters.