Black Bag Movie Review (2025)

Black Bag" is a captivating spy thriller that dives deep into themes of trust, betrayal, and the murky waters between love and deception. With a sleek and atmospheric direction by Steven Soderbergh and a sharp script from David Koepp—known for hits like "Mission: Impossible" (1996) and "Indiana Jones: The Dial of Destiny" (2023)—the film pulls us into a world of espionage that feels strikingly authentic. The plot centers around George Woodhouse (played by Michael Fassbender), a British intelligence agent who discovers there's a mole within his agency. His colleague, Philip Meacham (Gustaf Skarsgård), hands him a short list of suspects, and to George's shock, one of them is his own wife, Kathryn St. Jean (Cate Blanchett). The betrayal is linked to a top-secret project that the Russians are desperate to get their hands on, raising ethical questions about nuclear warfare. George, who is not only a skilled cook but also a seemingly devoted husband, decide...