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Steven Soderbergh's 'Black Bag' Earns Praise as a Taut Spy Thriller

The upcoming film combines sharp storytelling, a stellar cast, and a focus on trust and deception within a marriage.

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British agents gather for dinner in Steven Soderberg’s “Black Bag.: Regé-Jean Page, left, Naomie Harris, Michael Fassbender, Cate Blanchett, Tom Burke and Marisa Abela.
Kathryn (Cate Blanchett) walks toward a meeting with a contact in Zurich in “Black Bag.”
This image released by Focus Features shows Michael Fassbender, left, and Marisa Abela in a scene from "Black Bag." (Claudette Barius/Focus Features via AP)

Overview

  • Steven Soderbergh's new spy thriller 'Black Bag' is set to release in theaters on March 14, 2025, and has garnered positive early reviews for its tight narrative and compelling performances.
  • Michael Fassbender stars as George Woodhouse, a British intelligence agent tasked with uncovering a mole, with the investigation casting suspicion on his wife, played by Cate Blanchett.
  • The film is noted for its exploration of trust and deception within relationships, blending spycraft with a study of marital dynamics.
  • Critics have highlighted the strong ensemble cast, including Naomie Harris, Regé-Jean Page, and Tom Burke, as well as the film's crisp screenplay by David Koepp.
  • Soderbergh's direction emphasizes modern surveillance themes and the human condition, delivering a grounded yet stylish take on the spy genre.