Angelina Jolie is taking a break from Oscar bait to nourish her butt-kicking babe side in the brand new trailer for the spy thriller 'Salt.'And, not that we didn't love 'The Changeling' (OK, maybe we didn't), but we couldn't be happier to see Angie flaunting the athleticism and general penchant for badassery she's honed in such films as 'Tomb Raider,' 'Mr. and Mrs. Smith' and 'Wanted.' Here she plays a CIA operative forced to prove her innocence when she's fingered as a Russian double agent aiming to assassinate the U.S. president.
While the trailer is certainly fun to watch, our enjoyment of it is enhanced by the fact that Angie's role was initially intended for Tom Cruise, with the film then entitled 'Edwin A. Salt.' When the Cruisinator dropped out to tackle the action-comedy 'Wichita' opposite Cameron Diaz, Jolie graciously stepped in, the name was changed to just plain 'Salt,' and the script was rewritten to suit Jolie's more feminine -- but equally kickass -- tendencies.
'Salt' is set to hit theaters on July 23, 2010.

Reader Comments (16)
rick at 2:31PM on Nov 6th 2009
I think I need a cigarette!
Hamilton at 2:40PM on Nov 6th 2009
Jolie - HOT, HOT, HOT. Wish I were Brad. He is so much better off with Jolie that Jen. Jen is like a door knob, as everyone had a turn on her.
Evelyn at 3:44PM on Nov 6th 2009
That's rude for you to say. That's the problem with society, they want garbage for a mate. Bad boys and girls and are they ever really happy? NOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!
Jen is just looking for Mr. Right. Angelina is a slut & homewrecker.
Sauna at 2:41PM on Nov 6th 2009
Is Tom Cruise still alive? How cares about him?
Paula at 2:41PM on Nov 6th 2009
One wonders if Tom C jumps on his boy toy as he did with the sofa. We know he posed in an all male gay magazine.
Hank at 3:09PM on Nov 6th 2009
Looks Great. Wouldn't waste my money if Cruise was in it.
LEAH at 3:25PM on Nov 6th 2009
I make it a point to NEVER go to a movie that Jolie is in. She is a lousy actress, and looking at her makes me think of a blow-fish....makes me sick!!
OU812? at 3:32PM on Nov 6th 2009
OHHHH WE are all sure you are MUCH more attractive than she is huh? Get back in your cabin and close the door, the stench must be overwhelming
Brittany at 4:56PM on Nov 6th 2009
Just the kind of movie I like to see in theatres. And Jolie is HOT! She IS an action hero and I'd see it twice.
Jevarie at 3:47PM on Nov 6th 2009
Angelina Gets hotter by the second
Vee at 3:48PM on Nov 6th 2009
Angelina gets hotter by the second..
Gary at 4:45PM on Nov 6th 2009
Angelina Jolie is attractive, but the woman just can't act. She is nothing more than eye candy in these action flicks, and there's nothing wrong with that if that's all you're after. But I'd like to also see a little credible acting skill.
little al at 1:16PM on Nov 13th 2009
jolie hot ? of course !! another watchable jolie film.
Simon at 5:01PM on Nov 14th 2009
Who frankly cares whether she's a homewrecker or not, or whether Brad pit is married to Tom Cruise, or whether Jennifer Aniston can make an apple pie worth her salt? The question is, Are the movies worth watching?
Working in cinema since 1996 I can tell you that both Brad and Angelina currently pull in more box office takings than Jen and Tom put together. And what was wrong with Changeling? A very good movie and yes, Angelina can act and did a sterling job in Changeling. Tomb Raider sucked but that's because it was Tomb Raider. Contrary to popular belief, the Tomb Raider games also sucked.
Jen Aniston is not capable of putting together anything except a string of bland mediocrity.
Simon at 5:04PM on Nov 14th 2009
Who frankly cares whether she's a homewrecker or not, or whether Brad pit is married to Tom Cruise, or whether Jennifer Aniston can make an apple pie worth her salt? The question is, Are the movies worth watching?
Working in cinema since 1996 I can tell you that both Brad and Angelina currently pull in more box office takings than Jen and Tom put together. And what was wrong with Changeling? A very good movie and yes, Angelina can act and did a sterling job in Changeling. Tomb Raider sucked but that's because it was Tomb Raider. Contrary to popular belief, the Tomb Raider games also sucked.
Jen Aniston is not capable of putting together anything except a string of bland mediocrity.
lisa at 7:41AM on Nov 15th 2009
Looks like Yet another Jolie great action packed butt kicking film!!!
Jolie rocks!!