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I've seen both. Both were good films, albeit with completely different themes. Val Kilmer was actually pretty good in both roles. The tweaker in Salton Sea, and the stoic mercenary type in Spartan. I'd say that Spartan probably had the better story line, with the typical David Mahmet dialogue which has characters delivering lines that you really wouldn't expect anyone on Earth to ever say. Very slick though, with taut direction and an involving plot line.
Salton Sea has more of a jazzy, tweaked out feel to it. The atmosphere is created through flashbacks and moody music as well as strung out scenes which just goes to show how the world would look viewed through the eyes of a tweaker. Interesting, although with the drug theme there are quite a few other films that i think accomplished more content wise and stylistically.
Ultimatley both are satisfying flicks which are well worth renting.
PS. Not sure if i'd buy Spartan. It's not one of those movies that stand up to repeat viewings. That being said, It's definately worth renting if you haven't seen it. Val pulls of a pretty good job impression of the spartan warrior, and the story line does have nuff plot twists to keep the viewer engrossed.
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The Salton Sea
ahhh too much typing..must get up at 5am for work
