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The Salton Sea (2002) 7.1
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7.1/10 from 22,142 users
Metascore: 41/100
Reviews: 172 user | 77 critic | 30 from Metacritic.com After his wife is murdered, a man drifts into a world populated by thugs and speed junkies. Director:D.J. CarusoWriter:Tony Gayton |
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Cast
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After the murder of his beloved wife, Danny Parker is set adrift in a world where nothing is as it seems. On his journey he befriends slacker Jimmy the Finn and becomes involved in rescuing his neighbor Colette from her own demons. Danny is antagonized by undercover narcotics agents and sadistic dealer Pooh-Bear. Written by Anonymous
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If You're Looking For The Truth, You've Come To The Wrong Place.Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
Rated R for strong violence, drug use, language and some sexuality | See all certifications »Parents Guide:
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Country:
USALanguage:
EnglishRelease Date:
21 June 2002 (Ireland) See more »Also Known As:
Salton Sea See more »Filming Locations:
St. Vincent Catholic Church - 621 W. Adams Blvd., Los Angeles, California, USA See more »Box Office
Budget:
$18,000,000 (estimated)Opening Weekend:
$3,864 (Europe) (11 October 2002)Gross:
$334,276 (Europe) (11 October 2002)Company Credits
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Color (Technicolor)Aspect Ratio:
1.85 : 1
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Danny: [wonderingly, after a pause] I never noticed your eyes were hazel.
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Written by Hugo Ferreira, Matthew Taul, Jesse Vest and Todd Whitener
Performed by Tantric
Courtesy of Maverick Recording Company
By Arrangement with Warner Special Products
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Did You Know?
Trivia
Deborah Kara Unger researched her role in the film as a drug user by visiting the Riverside Recovery Center. See more »Goofs
When listing the ingredients needed to manufacture methamphetamine, Tom/Danny states that match heads are needed for the red phosphorus - in fact, the phosphorus is located in the striking surface of the matchbooks. See more »Quotes
Al Garcetti: [slamming Danny against a car] You are nothing, peice of shit, you understand me? Nothing!Danny: [wonderingly, after a pause] I never noticed your eyes were hazel.
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Crazy Credits
Credits end with this statement: If you or someone you know has a substance abuse problem, or to find out about treatment programs near you, call the Center for Substance Abuse Treatment's National Helpline at 1-800-662-HELP or to find out more about methamphetamine visit SAMHSA's National Clearinghouse for Alcohol and Drug Information's web site at www.health.org. See more »Soundtracks
"Mourning"Written by Hugo Ferreira, Matthew Taul, Jesse Vest and Todd Whitener
Performed by Tantric
Courtesy of Maverick Recording Company
By Arrangement with Warner Special Products
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*Very Minor, Undetailed Plot Spoiler Warning*
Director D.J. Caruso has run into decent fame as of late after directing Eagle Eye, (Which I thought was terrible by the way.), and the very popular Disturbia, (Which is basically a reversion of Hitchcock's classic thriller Rear Window.). However, I believe that he should be most recognized for this little gem of a film from his more distant past, 2002's The Salton Sea.
One of the greatest things about The Salton Sea is that it unravels in very unexpected ways. Wraping up the viewer in some dark unknown mystery, that piece by piece becomes clearer and clearer as the intriguingly masked plot unfolds into a tale of drugs, dirty law enforcement, love and revenge. From the visuals, to the dialogue, from the acting, to the delivery, The Salton Sea really is a gritty, enjoyable, and somewhat unique piece of work.
Don't even bother with the plot hole scenarios that some people are conjuring up out of the thin air resting between their ears. The truth is that they just didn't pay enough attention to the details while watching this underrated little diamond in the rough. If you like dark, gritty mysteries, take your mind for a dive into The Salton Sea.