From Director Steven Soderbergh, and starring Cate Blanchett and Michael Fassbender. Black Bag is a gripping spy drama about legendary intelligence agents George Woodhouse and his beloved wife Kathryn. When she is suspected of betraying the nation, George faces the ultimate test – loyalty to his marriage or his country.
Honed to an economic 93 minutes, Black Bag beats all the current worthless streaming thrillers for wit, pace, style and commitment to the bit. Keep it up with a sequel, please. -Irish Times
Although Soderbergh’s approach has an artfulness to it; he’s telling a sweeping story while keeping the excitement mostly confined. The result, while self-contained, is gripping, quietly sexy, and robustly acted. -Atlantic
Mr. Koepp and Mr. Soderbergh remind us of one advantage that remains with features: the ability to bring a story to a rapid and satisfying ending. Lasting 93 minutes instead of 93 episodes, Black Bag snaps closed with a rewarding click. -Wall Street Journal
This is a matter of complementary craft; of two great listeners and communicators bringing rapture to every gesture. -New York Magazine
A svelte piece of entertainment that feels like a vintage yarn yet very much represents our own current anxieties, questions of sustaining trust in relationships and high-stake careers. -Rogerebert.com
“Jurassic Park” writer David Koepp’s twisty screenplay keeps us guessing while director Steven Soderbergh propels the plot through a crisp and refreshing 93-minute runtime. There’s not an ounce of fat on this movie, even if most of it is just talk. -Boston Globe
‘R’ 93min
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