Black Bag
It takes a spy to hunt a spy.
Directed by Steven Soderbergh
Produced by Casey Silver Productions
A tense espionage thriller centered on marital betrayal and conflicting loyalties, where suspicion corrodes the bond between two intelligence operatives.
When intelligence agent Kathryn Woodhouse is suspected of betraying the nation, her husband – also a legendary agent – faces the ultimate test of whether to be loyal to his marriage, or his country.
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Is Black Bag sad? Yes. More sad than 75% of films.
Does Black Bag end with hope? Not especially. Less hopeful than 64% of films.
Is Black Bag violent? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
Is Black Bag easy watching? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
Is Black Bag scary? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
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Like Black Bag
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
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Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Black Bag, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
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Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Black Bag, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
