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      The Salton Sea

      R Released Apr 26, 2002 1 hr. 43 min. Crime Drama Mystery & Thriller List
      63% 83 Reviews Tomatometer 82% 10,000+ Ratings Audience Score After the murder of his beloved wife, a man (Val Kilmer) in search of redemption is set adrift in a world where nothing is as it seems. On his journey, he befriends slacker Jimmy "The Finn" (Peter Sarsgaard), becomes involved in rescuing his neighbor Colette (Deborah Kara Unger) from her own demons, and gets entangled in a web of deceit full of unexpected twists and turns. Read More Read Less Watch on Fandango at Home Premiered Feb 27 Buy Now

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      A slick Tarantino-inspired movie that is not for everyone.

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      John A Absorbing direction is at the core of this visually-inspired and slightly cerebral low class crime drama. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 01/18/24 Full Review James B Great performance by val kilmir. worth watching for his acting. Intense film as good as a tarantino film. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 02/04/23 Full Review The Pizza Life Dystopian-esque, dark humor and decent twists. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 09/29/22 Full Review Audience Member Born at the Salton Sea looking for the truth you won't find it Directed by SJ Caruso Val Kilmer is a man dragged into a world of thugs and speed junkies Kilmer plays Danny Parker, his wife is murdered during a drug home invasion at the Salton Sea so he looks to start fresh elsewhere Jimmy "The Finn" he befriends while rescuing a woman Collette from her own demons Soon though he gets entangled in a web of deceit full of unexpected twists and turns It has that Quentin Tarantino vibe that'll either please or turn off viewers Not a lot of emotional depth and the story is confusing at best But Kilmer carries this psychological drug drama giving enough to look at if not ponder too much Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 01/22/23 Full Review anthony b He is clearly miscast, but this cinematic oddity boasts one of Val's last great performances. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 03/31/23 Full Review Audience Member Decent Movie that is led by a solid performance by Val Kilmer. The story itself is a little convoluted, but still entertaining. It has a great supporting cast in Peter Sarsgaard and Vincent D'Onofrio. D'Onofrio is such a good actor and he shines in this one. He plays a crazy drug dealer with no nose. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 01/27/23 Full Review Read all reviews Post a rating

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      Empire Magazine Rated: 3/5 May 2, 2003 Full Review Bruce Westbrook Houston Chronicle Repellent yet intriguing, brutal yet funny, wicked yet strangely compassionate, The Salton Sea is more about mixing genres and styles than illuminating a credible reality. Rated: A- Aug 23, 2002 Full Review Robert K. Elder Chicago Tribune Sacrificing content for style, Caruso gives us a lot to look at but little to ponder. Rated: 2/4 Jul 20, 2002 Full Review Debbie Lynn Elias Behind The Lens Cynical, devious and even deviant, The Salton Sea is one psychological thrill ride you don't want to miss. Nov 15, 2019 Full Review Ryan Cracknell Movie Views The overall voyage on The Salton Sea is an uneasy one hampered by a confusing story that admits out loud it doesn't know where it's going. Dec 17, 2010 Full Review Film Threat Rated: 1.5/5 Dec 6, 2005 Full Review Read all reviews

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      Synopsis After the murder of his beloved wife, a man (Val Kilmer) in search of redemption is set adrift in a world where nothing is as it seems. On his journey, he befriends slacker Jimmy "The Finn" (Peter Sarsgaard), becomes involved in rescuing his neighbor Colette (Deborah Kara Unger) from her own demons, and gets entangled in a web of deceit full of unexpected twists and turns.
      Director
      D.J. Caruso
      Executive Producer
      Jim Behnke
      Screenwriter
      Tony Gayton
      Distributor
      Warner Bros. Pictures
      Production Co
      Castle Rock Entertainment, Humble Journey Films, Darkwoods Productions
      Rating
      R (Language|Drug Use|Some Sexuality|Strong Violence)
      Genre
      Crime, Drama, Mystery & Thriller
      Original Language
      English
      Release Date (Theaters)
      Apr 26, 2002, Wide
      Release Date (Streaming)
      Jan 1, 2009
      Box Office (Gross USA)
      $676.7K
      Sound Mix
      Surround, Dolby SR, Dolby Digital, Dolby A, Dolby Stereo
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