When his beloved wife, Kathryn, is suspected of betraying the nation, intelligence agent George Woodhouse faces the ultimate test -- loyalty to his marriage or his country.
Director: Steven Soderbergh
Cast: Cate Blanchett, Michael Fassbender, Marisa Abela, Tom Burke, Naomie Harris, Regé-Jean Page, Pierce Brosnan
Release Date: March 14, 2025
Genre: Drama, Thriller
Rated R for language including some sexual references, and some violence.
Runtime: 1h 33m
Review:
Steven Soderbergh's sleek spy thriller crackles off the screen thanks to a pitch perfect script and stellar turns from its cast. Soderbergh's film instantly pops off the screen with its stylized aesthetic that gives every shot and the film overall a certain verve that's infectious. This film has no interest in being gritty in any shape or form as every person and locale looks like it was lifted from a fashion catalogue. As a spy thriller, it’s more of a throwback to old school films that focus more on the machinations at play than large scale carnage. David Koepp's script provides the cast with plenty of meaty dialogue that moves from biting and wry to sexy with incredible ease. Cate Blanchett and Michael Fassbender are perfectly in their element as the central spy spouses who may or may not be hiding something from each other. Blanchett's statuesque frame and refined voice make her an imposing figure that can inspire a bevy of emotions with a simple look. Fassbender, on the other end, plays his character much more analytically and cerebrally as you watch him dissect every person and moment throughout. They share a wonderful, believable chemistry onscreen that makes their deep emotional connection ring true even through all the deceptions that are part of their lives. Marisa Abela leaves a strong impression as a firecracker of a data analyst who's ensnared in a larger plot but proves to be more than capable of standing on her own volition. Regé-Jean Page, Tom Burke and Naomie Harris all have smaller supporting roles with each leaving their mark in their limited screentime. Pierce Brosnan has what amounts to an extended cameo as the section chief and serves a bit of a garnish to the decadent dish that Soderbergh delivers with Black Bag.
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