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The Salton Sea Reviews

2002

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Caught up in the permanent nighttime of the habitual methamphetamine user, Danny Parker (Val Kilmer) and his friends close the curtains so they can't tell what time of day it is. But while his associates revel in their highs, Danny is haunted by his previous life as Tom Van Allen, a trumpet player who lost his wife (Chandra .. Read more

Starring	Val Kilmer, Vincent D'Onofrio, Vincent D'Onofrio, Peter Sarsgaard
Director	D.J. Caruso
Genres	Drama

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- Sleazy movie that enjoys its descent into the gutter, which here is full of grotesque characters and incidents, including a noseless dealer who recreates the Kennedy assassination with the aid of pigeons in model cars.
- 32337
- - Halliwell's Film Guide
  - 02 Mar 2006 at 15:42
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- - 28
  - 10
  Another one for the list.
  
  The very best to star one of the very best, Val Kilmer. And the greatest movie ever to feature the ubiquitous Pooh Bear!
  
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- [Highly rated reviewer]
  - younglochinvar
  - 66 reviews
  - Prestatyn
  - 17 Sep 2007 at 21:16
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- - 0
  - 0
  Keep Watching
  
  At first I thought this was going to be the run of the mill druggy movie. But there is much more too it. In fact it is a damn good film with great acting. Not ... read more »
  
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- 1066922
- - TonyCooper
  - 17 reviews
  - 25 Nov 2011 at 12:30
- - 0
  - 0
  great film
  
  This is a great film, Val Kilmer was fantastic. The story was gripping and had a gritty feel to it..... there isn't a hollywood feel to this movie which is ... read more »
  
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- 1044736
- - Layla0056
  - 7 reviews
  - 25 Sep 2011 at 17:56
- - 1
  - 0
  Good film, well worth a watch
  
  Good film, well worth a watch. Good story that unfolds well as it goes through. Good acting, Val Kilmer is really good and is suuported by good cast.
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- - Ajdougla
  - 3 reviews
  - 30 May 2011 at 22:08
- - 0
  - 1
  Great role for Val Kilmer.
  
  Great to see Val Kilmer in this role. He's maturing well - in good ways. Definitely his best role so far. He's looking like he could challenge Brad Pitt... read more »
  
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- 967896
- - andypj
  - 7 reviews
  - Sutton
  - 25 Feb 2011 at 20:46
- - 1
  - 1
  Low Profile, High Quality
  
  An excellent little thriller that seems to have slipped beneath the radar. Val Kilmer as a musician (in a former life) immersing himself completely in the role ... read more »
  
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- 667275
- [Highly rated reviewer]
  - nosdog
  - 45 reviews
  - St.Ouen
  - 01 Dec 2008 at 21:27
- - 1
  - 0
  DISSAPOINTING
  
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  This film has the feel of fight club about it, but without any of the attention to detail. First watch through you are left feeling that you have just watched ... read more »
  
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- 612437
- - RJK
  - 6 reviews
  - Cambridge
  - 12 Aug 2008 at 13:39
- - 1
  - 0
  Good
  
  Val Kilmer is as good as ever,a good stoner drama with a good twist.Worth a look
  
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  - Bargoed
  - 05 Aug 2008 at 11:30
- - 0
  - 0
  Val Kilmer in acting shock!!!
  
  Pretty good, however the pace was a little slow and some of the dialogue was lame to be honest. However once you get passed the initial first half hour and the ... read more »
  
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- - druski
  - 100 reviews
  - Leeds
  - 28 Jul 2008 at 17:35
- - 0
  - 0
  Weird But Worth It.
  
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  For the first half of this film I wasn't sure I was going to stay the course, but I'm glad I did. Imagine Trainspotters meets Man With A Golden Arm ... read more »
  
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- 496232
- - a customer
  - Berkshire, UK
  - 19 Nov 2007 at 10:03
- - 28
  - 10
  Another one for the list.
  
  The very best to star one of the very best, Val Kilmer. And the greatest movie ever to feature the ubiquitous Pooh Bear!
  
  Report this review
- 476382
- - younglochinvar
  - 66 reviews
  - Prestatyn
  - 17 Sep 2007 at 21:16
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- - 28
  - 10
  Another one for the list.
  
  The very best to star one of the very best, Val Kilmer. And the greatest movie ever to feature the ubiquitous Pooh Bear!
  
  Report this review
- 476382
- [Highly rated reviewer]
  - younglochinvar
  - 66 reviews
  - Prestatyn
  - 17 Sep 2007 at 21:16
- - 9
  - 1
  Kilmer is back on form!
  
  A powerhouse of a movie, very tarantino-esque subject matter and characters, but a less flashy production. Watch out for the scene-stealing, noseless bad guy, ... read more »
  
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- 102029
- - trotsuk
  - 117 reviews
  - LONDON
  - 11 May 2005 at 14:37
- - 2
  - 0
  This is it the one......
  
  This film is amazing. No holes barred at the top of the list of great movies. If you saw 'the Narc' and liked it this will be great for you. Val kilmers... read more »
  
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- - a customer
  - shropshire
  - 14 Jul 2004 at 13:18
- - 2
  - 0
  Val Kilmer Back to Top Form - A Truly Great Film
  
  The Salton Sea sees Val Kilmer well and truly back on top form. This is a fantastic film that paints a sleazy world drug-induced world from the first few ... read more »
  
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- - Michael Harby
  - East Midlands
  - 08 Sep 2004 at 03:31
- - 2
  - 0
  Couldnt rent it for ages cos thought it was called SALT AND SEA!!!
  
  Not an uplifting movie, the antithesis of its a wonderful life! Very realistic and gritty view of life as a speed freak from the perspective of man who submergs... read more »
  
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- 85866
- - danceteria
  - 28 reviews
  - SOUTHPORT
  - 28 Mar 2005 at 21:28
- - 1
  - 0
  Style Over Content
  
  This is essentially a revenge crime movie and not a particularly original one. Having said that, the director does have a unique style that tends to roam ... read more »
  
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- 99704
- - Robbo
  - Wiltshire
  - 04 May 2005 at 20:11
- - 1
  - 0
  Boring!
  
  This type of film/story must have been done so many times before...and so much better...yawn.
  
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- - Tony G
  - essex, england
  - 12 Jul 2005 at 16:46
- - 1
  - 0
  Good
  
  Val Kilmer is as good as ever,a good stoner drama with a good twist.Worth a look
  
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  - Bargoed
  - 05 Aug 2008 at 11:30
- - 1
  - 0
  DISSAPOINTING
  
  THIS REVIEW CONTAINS SPOILERS | Show review anywayHide
  
  This film has the feel of fight club about it, but without any of the attention to detail. First watch through you are left feeling that you have just watched ... read more »
  
  Report this review
- 612437
- - RJK
  - 6 reviews
  - Cambridge
  - 12 Aug 2008 at 13:39
- - 1
  - 0
  Good film, well worth a watch
  
  Good film, well worth a watch. Good story that unfolds well as it goes through. Good acting, Val Kilmer is really good and is suuported by good cast.
  read more »
  
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- 998869
- - Ajdougla
  - 3 reviews
  - 30 May 2011 at 22:08

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Critics' reviews
- Sleazy movie that enjoys its descent into the gutter, which here is full of grotesque characters and incidents, including a noseless dealer who recreates the Kennedy assassination with the aid of pigeons in model cars.
- 32337
- - Halliwell's Film Guide
  - 02 Mar 2006 at 15:42
- "...THE SALTON SEA grabs us from the opening scenes....Gayton has penned a film noir narration that is unusually eloquent and includes touches of wicked humor..."
- 11351
- - Movieline
  - 11 Mar 2005 at 12:59
- "...Val Kilmer seems especially refreshed....D'Onofrio goes positively gaga as a monstrous, noseless meth boss who practically dares viewers to watch him..."
- 11350
- - Entertainment Weekly
  - 11 Mar 2005 at 12:59
- "...It contains elements of startling originality....D'Onofrio is a gifted actor....Endlessly, grotesquely, inventive..."
- 11349
- - Chicago Sun
  - 11 Mar 2005 at 12:59
- "...D'Onofrio creates a rock-the-house villain. He's the fire in the belly of this cool groove of a movie..."
- 11352
- - Rolling Stone
  - 11 Mar 2005 at 12:59
- "...It's a sharp movie..."
- 11348
- - Box Office
  - 11 Mar 2005 at 12:59

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  Caught up in the permanent nighttime of the habitual methamphetamine user, Danny Parker (Val Kilmer) and his friends close the curtains so they can't tell what time of day it is. But while his associates revel in their highs, Danny is haunted by his previous life as Tom Van Allen, a trumpet player ...