Aside from Koepp’s sharp-witted screenplay, what makes Soderbergh’s Black Bag so fascinating is the fantastic ensemble, led by an icy Michael Fassbender and an alluring yet cunning Cate Blanchett.

Marisa Abela’s Amy Winehouse impression and her music make this film’s formulaic womb-to-tomb story go down easier, but its fundamental basicness is tough to sit through. Moreso for Amy’s lifelong fans.