The highly praised spy thriller *Black Bag*, featuring Cate Blanchett and Michael Fassbender, is now available to stream in the UK. Many consider it one of the year’s best films, and here’s what makes it worth watching.
The spy thriller is directed by Steven Soderbergh and written by David Koepp. Michael Fassbender stars as George Woodhouse, a careful and organized agent for British intelligence.
When George learns there might be a traitor among those closest to him, he starts investigating his inner circle, even his wife, Kathryn (played by Blanchett).
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Now available in the UK on Sky Cinema and NOW – both streaming services requiring a subscription – *Black Bag* features a strong supporting cast including Pierce Brosnan, Tom Burke, Naomie Harris, and Regé-Jean Page.
Despite not performing well in theaters, the spy thriller was a hit with critics, earning a 96% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes based on 289 reviews.
Digital Spy’s review praised the film as “exceptional” and “unmissable,” highlighting it as the kind of smart, character-driven movie Hollywood desperately needs – one that prioritizes a strong story over flashy effects.
The movie keeps you on the edge of your seat because all the main characters are liars – and they’re not just telling little white lies, they’re dangerous people. Even everyday scenes, like a dinner party or a fishing trip, feel threatening because they could quickly turn violent, as we noted.
According to AV Club, Soderbergh efficiently delivers a thematically rich film thanks to David Koepp’s concise script and the captivating performances of a strong cast, particularly Michael Fassbender and Cate Blanchett.
I loved what *Empire Magazine* said about the movie! They described it as feeling more like a John le Carré spy novel than a James Bond film, which I totally get. They called it a really fun thriller, and said Soderbergh took his classic heist style and applied it to the world of espionage, making for a super satisfying watch.
This month on Sky Cinema, you can also stream the thriller *Lake George*, the comedy-horror *Y2K*, the tech-thriller *Companion*, and the romantic comedy *Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy*.
Black Bag is streaming on Sky Cinema and NOW.
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