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Film Review - Black Bag

Film Review - Black Bag

A sharp script by David Koepp and strong performances from Michael Fassbender and Cate Blanchett elevate Steven Soderbergh’s spy thriller

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Mar 19, 2025
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Screenwriters seldom get huge amounts of publicity, but I was pleased to see David Koepp get a big shout in the trailer for Steven Soderbergh’s new thriller, Black Bag. Koepp’s cracking dialogue and keenly observed twists ensure the audience is wholly engaged in this low-key but consistently gripping spy tale. It feels a …

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