While a perfect score of 100% on Rotten Tomatoes is undoubtedly impressive, it must be noted that “Salomé” only boasts five reviews from critics on the website, which doesn’t exactly offer a wide array of varied opinions on Pacino’s experimental drama.
Writing for the Los Angeles Times, Gary Goldstein offered praise for the film. “The Salome film proves a chilling and watchable look at lust, power, reprisal and decadence that, along with Wilde Salome, validates [Al] Pacino’s obsessive interest in Wilde’s still-resonant play.” Jordan Mintzer of The Hollywood Reporter also gave the film a positive review: “Intriguing as a work of interpretive risk-taking but captivating for its title performance,” he wrote. Interestingly, the other three reviews seemed to be more impressed with the performances of Pacino and Chastain rather than the plot itself.
While “Salomé” may not possess some of Pacino’s most iconic scenes, the film still can offer viewers a glimpse into the creative insight and vision of one of Hollywood’s last icons. For any “Dog Day Afternoon” fan out there who wants to read more about one of their favorite actors, be sure to check out the untold truth of Al Pacino.
