The Salt Of Life Review

                             There is a scene very early in The Salt Of Life in which Giovanni (Gianna Di Gregorio) gets asked by his wife "what else he has to do" when he questions her about the errands she gives him. His response is then "nothing." This perfectly summarizes the film. Giovanni is a man who is unhappy even though he doesn't show it, and it is constantly referred to that he is miserable in this film.

                             The Salt Of Life is very funny, without giving us any real insight into life and other issues that should have been raised in this film. I liked the film...but I can not say it is a particularly realistic or insightful film. This movie had the potential to be great, and really misses the mark. The film is funny...but it doesn't quite reach the level of smart funny. This is what I really like in a comedy..when in can be smart and funny.

                              As well, the film is very disjointed in areas, giving us multiple plots that we don't care about and leading us away from the really important plot. Di Gregorio is good here...giving us facial expressions that tell us what words can't, and the supporting cast is alright, I suppose, although they don't do that much to elevate the film. The film drags on for a bit too long, also. Even at the short length of 90 minutes..it feels like perhaps they could have severely edited it to make it more commendable and less confusing.

                                The Salt Of Life follows Giovanni on his quests to do the most mundane, everyday tasks, and I enjoyed this. However, if it does not make me want to see it again or anything. The film does end on a perfect note..not exactly telling us what the final line of the film asks, but rather leaving it up to us. I usually don't like these types of endings, but for some reason..it worked very well here. If only The Salt Of Life worked as well for the rest of the film.
(3 and 1/2 out of 5 Stars, The film is Not Rated, but contains many adult situations and is equivalent to that of an R)