Quando uma agente de inteligência é suspeita de trair a nação, seu marido agente enfrenta o teste final para saber se deve ser leal ao seu casamento ou ao seu país.Quando uma agente de inteligência é suspeita de trair a nação, seu marido agente enfrenta o teste final para saber se deve ser leal ao seu casamento ou ao seu país.Quando uma agente de inteligência é suspeita de trair a nação, seu marido agente enfrenta o teste final para saber se deve ser leal ao seu casamento ou ao seu país.
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Daniel Dow
- Vadim Pavlichuk
- (as Dan Dow)
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This taut spy thriller from Stephen Soderbergh doesn't exactly reinvent the wheel of the spy fiction genre, but it's definitely and thoroughly well-made and well-acted. Viewers should first and foremost know that this is a small-scale drama/thriller without action scenes and mostly set in a handful of relatively confined locations, so it is definitely not like a James Bond or Mission Impossible-style spy movie. For patient and sophisticated viewers who enjoy a lot of cleverness with their mystery and intrigue, "Black Bag" will prove to be an entertaining watch. The cast is generally pretty good, especially Michael Fassbender and Cate Blanchett, who are the two leads.
The film feels stylish and polished despite its small scale and brief running time. Soderbergh's deft direction keeps things running quickly and efficiently, paying special attention to the psychological and intuitive motives of the characters. The plot developments aren't particularly unique compared to other spy films, which is what holds back "Black Bag" from being truly great, but its commitment to creating intriguing narrative tension in an entertaining way and at a small scale is commendable. Recommended. 7/10.
The film feels stylish and polished despite its small scale and brief running time. Soderbergh's deft direction keeps things running quickly and efficiently, paying special attention to the psychological and intuitive motives of the characters. The plot developments aren't particularly unique compared to other spy films, which is what holds back "Black Bag" from being truly great, but its commitment to creating intriguing narrative tension in an entertaining way and at a small scale is commendable. Recommended. 7/10.
It started off slow and it is difficult to understand their accents in the opening dinner scene, but it finished off strong towards the end. Don't expect a lot of action but good narrative. Fassbender plays a good robot agent that makes Spock look really human. Typical Soderbergh movie with the pacing of an Ocean's 11 type movie but with a lot less comedy and minimal twists and turns. Blanchett and Fassbender have minimal chemistry, but maybe that was more of a lack of character development in the script. Seems like it should have been a Hulu release as releasing it in the big screen seems a waste. They wasted Pierce Brosnan as an actor for his minimal role.
It was one of those movies that's first hard to get into, but once you hit halfway you're invested. It's not that this movie was bad at all, it just didn't hit for me. It felt like a murder mystery, without the murder. It had fun twists and turns and dark at times. Them sitting around the table was the most intense parts, that goes to show you the amount of action in this movie. Just a warning if you're looking for any at all, this has none. Also most of this movie could have been figured out with a conversation between wife and husband, thay apparently trust each other so much. But whatever. Haha
Watched at AMC on 3-13-2025.
Watched at AMC on 3-13-2025.
Greetings again from the darkness. Are you ready for 90 minutes of cool people wearing cool clothes and doing cool things while acting cool in the face of danger? If so, this one is for you. Oscar winner Steven Soderbergh (TRAFFIC, 2000; OCEAN'S ELEVEN, 2001; OCEAN'S TWELVE, 2004) dons multiple hats here as director-producer-editor-cinematographer (some under familiar pseudonyms). The screenplay comes from well-known writer David Koepp (JURASSIC PARK, 1993; MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE, 1996). The pedigree of these two is exemplified by the cast assembled.
George (Michael Fassbender) and Kathryn (Oscar winner Cate Blanchett) star as husband and wife secret agents that have pledged to kill for each other if ever necessary. Really, that should be part of every wedding vow. Fastidious George has built his reputation on his mystical ability to spot a lie, and has no room for anyone who is less than honest. Glamorous Kathryn excels at her missions and when secrecy is required, one spouse will utter the magic titular phrase, "black bag". This signals, 'I love you, but can't tell you more'. They live in a stunning London apartment, which serves as the setting for two particularly crucial dinner parties.
Every spy story worth its mettle has at least one MacGuffin, and ours is Severus, a sophisticated code worm designed to take control of nuclear weaponry. While it gets mentioned numerous times, the real story here is in discovering who the mole is inside the Secret Intelligence Service managed by Stieglitz (Pierce Brosnan). The five suspects George must investigate include computer analyst Clarissa (Marisa Abela, BACK TO BLACK, 2019), easily tempted agency veteran Freddie (Tom Burke, so excellent in THE SOUVENIR, 2019), suave and self-confident Stokes (Rege-Jean Page, "Bridgerton"), and staff psychologist Dr. Zoe Vaughn (Naomie Harris, MOONLIGHT, 2016). You'll notice that's just four suspects, as the fifth (unknown to her) is George's wife Kathryn. Adding to the intricacies of the jobs, the dinner parties, and this mole mission is the fact that George and Kathryn aren't the only couple in attendance. Clarissa is dating the older Freddie, while Stokes and Zoe are also seeing each other ... and there are likely other surprise complications with this group.
True fans of spy thrillers should know that this is not a new TINKER TAILOR SOLDIER SPY (2011), but rather a user-friendly story in the mold of the "Mission: Impossible" movies - only with less action and no high-wire stunt sequences. Instead, these agents withhold a lot while still talking a lot (some of the dialogue is quite funny). It's more of a personality chess match than an assault on our senses. Complementing the verbose proceedings is a perfect twisty jazz score from David Holmes. We must also take note of the numerous ties to the James Bond franchise (Brosnan, Harris, and rumors), and it's best to just sit back and enjoy Soderbergh in his element (this is his second film released in 2025) ... entertainment with a cool vibe.
Opens in theaters on March 14, 2025.
George (Michael Fassbender) and Kathryn (Oscar winner Cate Blanchett) star as husband and wife secret agents that have pledged to kill for each other if ever necessary. Really, that should be part of every wedding vow. Fastidious George has built his reputation on his mystical ability to spot a lie, and has no room for anyone who is less than honest. Glamorous Kathryn excels at her missions and when secrecy is required, one spouse will utter the magic titular phrase, "black bag". This signals, 'I love you, but can't tell you more'. They live in a stunning London apartment, which serves as the setting for two particularly crucial dinner parties.
Every spy story worth its mettle has at least one MacGuffin, and ours is Severus, a sophisticated code worm designed to take control of nuclear weaponry. While it gets mentioned numerous times, the real story here is in discovering who the mole is inside the Secret Intelligence Service managed by Stieglitz (Pierce Brosnan). The five suspects George must investigate include computer analyst Clarissa (Marisa Abela, BACK TO BLACK, 2019), easily tempted agency veteran Freddie (Tom Burke, so excellent in THE SOUVENIR, 2019), suave and self-confident Stokes (Rege-Jean Page, "Bridgerton"), and staff psychologist Dr. Zoe Vaughn (Naomie Harris, MOONLIGHT, 2016). You'll notice that's just four suspects, as the fifth (unknown to her) is George's wife Kathryn. Adding to the intricacies of the jobs, the dinner parties, and this mole mission is the fact that George and Kathryn aren't the only couple in attendance. Clarissa is dating the older Freddie, while Stokes and Zoe are also seeing each other ... and there are likely other surprise complications with this group.
True fans of spy thrillers should know that this is not a new TINKER TAILOR SOLDIER SPY (2011), but rather a user-friendly story in the mold of the "Mission: Impossible" movies - only with less action and no high-wire stunt sequences. Instead, these agents withhold a lot while still talking a lot (some of the dialogue is quite funny). It's more of a personality chess match than an assault on our senses. Complementing the verbose proceedings is a perfect twisty jazz score from David Holmes. We must also take note of the numerous ties to the James Bond franchise (Brosnan, Harris, and rumors), and it's best to just sit back and enjoy Soderbergh in his element (this is his second film released in 2025) ... entertainment with a cool vibe.
Opens in theaters on March 14, 2025.
My Review- Black Bag
My Rating 6/10
In Cinemas now
Mmm, I found this movie directed by Steven Soderbergh really dull and lifeless.
He's not a favourite director of mine although I loved Erin Brockovich but some oh his other offerings left me underwhelmed.
Black Bag begins with intelligence agent Kathryn Woodhouse being suspected of betraying the nation and her husband George also a legendary agent .
The stakes get high when the security around a software program named Severus is threatened by falling into foreign hands.
George played by Michael Fassbender faces the ultimate test of whether to be loyal to his marriage, or his country.
Kathryn Woodhouse is played by Cate Blanchett in what I refer to as one of her " look at me I'm acting! " roles most recent being the complex wife Catherine Ravenscroft a celebrity journalist in the series Disclaimer which I also rated a 6/10.
Black Bag is a slick looking production with an estimated budget of USD 60,000,000 .
For me the script by David Koepp didn't flow and got very convoluted at times with no light or shade to make the characters believable.
Even some of the supporting characters seemed cut outs from previous spy dramas .
It even features two alumni from the official James Bond feature film series. They are Eve Moneypenny actress Naomie Harris and former James Bond actor Pierce Brosnan.
The scene in the restaurant with Pierce Brosnan's character Arthur Stieglitz consuming what appears to be a live fish in an illegal Japanese custom called ikizukuri really turned me off my dinner .
I really even couldn't say I recall any movie score in Black Bag but apparently it was composed by Thomas Newman.
I'm sure some people will probably enjoy Black Bag but it went over my head and straight out of my memory.
Mmm, I found this movie directed by Steven Soderbergh really dull and lifeless.
He's not a favourite director of mine although I loved Erin Brockovich but some oh his other offerings left me underwhelmed.
Black Bag begins with intelligence agent Kathryn Woodhouse being suspected of betraying the nation and her husband George also a legendary agent .
The stakes get high when the security around a software program named Severus is threatened by falling into foreign hands.
George played by Michael Fassbender faces the ultimate test of whether to be loyal to his marriage, or his country.
Kathryn Woodhouse is played by Cate Blanchett in what I refer to as one of her " look at me I'm acting! " roles most recent being the complex wife Catherine Ravenscroft a celebrity journalist in the series Disclaimer which I also rated a 6/10.
Black Bag is a slick looking production with an estimated budget of USD 60,000,000 .
For me the script by David Koepp didn't flow and got very convoluted at times with no light or shade to make the characters believable.
Even some of the supporting characters seemed cut outs from previous spy dramas .
It even features two alumni from the official James Bond feature film series. They are Eve Moneypenny actress Naomie Harris and former James Bond actor Pierce Brosnan.
The scene in the restaurant with Pierce Brosnan's character Arthur Stieglitz consuming what appears to be a live fish in an illegal Japanese custom called ikizukuri really turned me off my dinner .
I really even couldn't say I recall any movie score in Black Bag but apparently it was composed by Thomas Newman.
I'm sure some people will probably enjoy Black Bag but it went over my head and straight out of my memory.
Você sabia?
- CuriosidadesDirector Steven Soderbergh said that he chose Michael Fassbender to play the keenly observant cyber-security interrogator George Woodhouse because he "...knew he wouldn't be afraid to play the interiority of George. He burrowed in deep while creating a calm surface that masks a lot of turbulence. Michael can imply a great deal without being flashy."
- Erros de gravaçãoWhen Freddie arrives late in the pub, he pays his companions' bill and tips generously. In a British pub, you pay for each drink as you buy it, rather than running up a bill to be settled later. Also, tipping in British pubs is almost unknown. However, this appears to be a London wine bar, not a pub, where restaurant-style paying is normal.
- Citações
George Woodhouse: If she's in trouble, even of her own making, I will do everything in my power to extricate her. No matter what that means. You understand?
Clarissa Dubose: My god, that's so hot.
- Cenas durante ou pós-créditosActress Alicia Vikander, the wife of the film's leading man, Michael Fassbender, who plays George Woodhouse, made a playlist that was used in the film. She was billed for this in the closing credits as "DJ Vicarious". In 2020, Vikander with her agent founded a production company called "Vikarious".
- ConexõesFeatured in Designing Black Bag (2025)
- Trilhas sonorasPolyrhythmic
Performed by Phil Kieran & Thomas Annang (as Thomas Tettey Annang)
Written by Phil Kieran
Licensed by Phil Kieran
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- Código Negro
- Locações de filme
- Hotel Storchen, Weinplatz, Zurique, Cantão de Zurique, Suíça(exterior: Kathryn has meeting outside hotel)
- Empresas de produção
- Consulte mais créditos da empresa na IMDbPro
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- Orçamento
- US$ 50.000.000 (estimativa)
- Faturamento bruto nos EUA e Canadá
- US$ 21.474.035
- Fim de semana de estreia nos EUA e Canadá
- US$ 7.607.250
- 16 de mar. de 2025
- Faturamento bruto mundial
- US$ 43.232.209
- Tempo de duração1 hora 33 minutos
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- Proporção
- 2.39 : 1
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