When secrecy is required, one spouse will utter the magic titular phrase, “black bag” signalling ... The MacGuffin in this spy story is Severus, a sophisticated code worm designed to ...

While Black Bag operates as a serious spy thriller on the surface, its underlying satire is undeniable. The film subtly critiques the intelligence community’s obsession with surveillance, security ...

The duo’s chemistry is electric, adding an emotional depth that elevates Black Bag beyond a standard spy thriller. The supporting cast also plays a crucial role in crafting this layered narrative.

It's a spy movie that hints at intrigue but never quite pulls you in. With no expectations, "Black Bag" may be intriguing, as the story is filled with sharp dialogue, betrayal and covert espionage. At ...

Don’t go into this one expecting what you get from other spy features, as there is limited action and bombs going off. “Black Bag” is a film choice for intellectuals and true lovers of classic film ...

At least, that’s what you get with the best movies of the genre. “Black Bag” is a perfectly average spy flick and is available now only in theaters.

“Black Bag” is a stylish, tightly-paced spy thriller that is much more John le Carré than James Bond. It’s surprisingly funny, deeply controlled, and beautifully shot, and likely ranks as ...

“With any luck,” he responds. So goes much of the crackling patter of “Black Bag,” Steven Soderbergh’s delicious marital drama cloaked as a sleek spy thriller. Lean and taut, the 93-minute “Black Bag” ...

In spy talk, a black bag operation is a covert burglary to obtain intelligence information. The phrase refers to the black bag of equipment that a burglar would carry. “Black Bag” — that happens to be ...

Spy films are all about the tropes. Suave men. Beautiful women. Quippy dialogue. A good espionage flick, should make you want to ditch the jeans for your sharpest suit. A great one though makes you ...

Going to the movies used to be a populist form of entertainment. It’s time to stop forcing people to choose specific seats in movie theaters. I receive many emails from film fans complaining ...