Saturday, March 15, 2025
Black Bag
Spies, lies, & dinner guests… oh my!
It’s spy vs. spy at the National Cyber Security Center in London. Apparently, someone is leaking a dangerous cyber weapon called Severus. George (Michael Fassbender) is tasked with ferreting out the mole/traitor. Among the list of 5 suspects is his wife Kathryn (Cate Blanchett). At dinner party hosted by George & Kathryn, their 4 friends/colleagues are invited & a game is played. It’s a slow burn as the audience tries to process who is who & what is their part in this cat & mouse game. Trust no one & can you trust your eyes. See what spies do best in their espionage business. The suspense builds as the plot thickens. Another game is played at the dinner table leading to the climax. This film shows spies are people too with their own real personal lives & troubles. The title “Black Bag” refers to an operation or a piece of information so top secret that the speaker can not say any more than “black bag”. Two actors from the 007 Bond films are featured in the supporting cast: Pierce Brosnan & Naomie Harris.
Alien gives it 3 “loyalty to the company vs. loyalty to the marriage” stars out of 4.
