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- Like Midnight Express, for which Stone received an Academy Award for his screenplay adaptation, Salvador is better movie than document. But if Stone's style is entirely too florid for history, it is grimly arresting by Hollywood standards. Whatever else, Salvador is an original. [9 May 1986, p.D1]
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Salvador. Roger Ebert April 25, 1986. Tweet. Now streaming on: Powered by JustWatch. Given the headlines, you might think "Salvador" would be a controversial movie about the United States' role in Central America. But it's actually a throwback to a different kind of picture, to the Hunter S. Thompson story Where the Buffalo Roam, where hard ...
Despite its somewhat disjointed narrative, Oliver Stone's Salvador is a vivid and powerful political drama that sets an early tone for the director's similarly provocative future projects. Read...
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- Oliver Stone
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- James Woods
Apr 23, 1986 · 112 User reviews. 56 Critic reviews. 69 Metascore. Nominated for 2 Oscars. 4 wins & 9 nominations total.
- (23K)
- Drama, History, Thriller
- Oliver Stone
- 1986-04-23
As of September 2022, Salvador holds a rating of 90% on Rotten Tomatoes based on 29 reviews with an average score of 7.7/10 and the consensus: "Despite its somewhat disjointed narrative, Oliver Stone's Salvador is a vivid and powerful political drama that sets an early tone for the director's similarly provocative future projects."
It's a loud and angry and aggressive film. However, the film produced only attacks on the filmmaker (or rather excessive adulation for Stone) and never really stimulated an intelligent national debate. But Salvador, based on the true experiences of photojournalist Rick Boyle, is Stone at his best.
69. User Score Generally Favorable Based on 8 User Ratings. 7.4. My Score. Hover and click to give a rating. Add My Review. Where to Watch. Vudu ($2.99) All Watch Options. View All. James Woods. Richard Boyle. Jim Belushi. Dr. Rock. Michael Murphy. Ambassador Thomas Kelly. John Savage. John Cassady. Elpidia Carrillo. María. Tony Plana. Major Max.
Salvador Reviews. All Critics. Top Critics. All Audience. Verified Audience. Armond White National Review. It is Stone’s cynicism that recommends Salvador for contemporary viewing. No other...
