Black Bag (2025) - MOVIE REVIEW

Steven Soderbergh is back with his 2nd film in under three months: BLACK BAG, a new spy film starring Cate Blanchett and Michael Fassbender. Hey everyone, welcome back to MOVIE Morning, this time for a bit more of a low-key review... in a weekend of MANY reviews. Black Bag just hit theaters yesterday and it has gotten some pretty fantastic early reviews but I'm someone who very rarely LOVES Soderbergh's work. All his films are certainly watchable and his vast filmography proves his versatility as a filmmaker but I think his movies can often feel a little too safe and middling in quality. Is Black Bag a big departure from that? Is it the BEST film of 2025 so far? Find out in this review! Black Bag: Directed by: Steven Soderbergh Written by: David Koepp Produced by: Gregory Jacobs, Casey Silver Executive Producer: David Koepp Music by: David Holmes Cinematography by: Steven Soderbergh Editing by: Steven Soderbergh Production Design by: Philip Messina Casting by: Carmen Cuba Costume Design by: Ellen Mirojnick Cast: Cate Blanchett, Michael Fassbender, Marisa Abela, Regé-Jean Page, Tom Burke, Naomie Harris, Pierce Brosnan Synopsis: When his beloved wife is suspected of betraying the nation, an intelligence agent faces the ultimate test – loyalty to his marriage or his country.