Several Oscar winners Steven Soderbergh serves as director, producer, editor, and cinematographer in this film, while David Koepp, the renowned author of “Jurassic Park” and “Mission: Impossible,” wrote the script. Even the mundane will look fascinating when such a distinguished family is in charge.

The “Mr. and Mrs. Smith” concept is used in the movie once again. Secret spies George (played by Michael Fassbender) and Kathryn (played by Oscar winner Cate Blanchett) have vowed to murder for one another if necessary. When confidentiality is necessary, one spouse will use the magical phrase “black bag,” which means “I love you, but I can’t tell you more.” The location for all of their private games and pleasure is their gorgeous flat in London.

Severus, an advanced code worm created to take over nuclear weapons, is the MacGuffin in this espionage tale. However, the true plot is on identifying the mole inside Stieglitz’s (Pierce Brosnan) Secret Intelligence Service. George needs to look into the five suspicions. Last but not least are George’s wife Kathryn, computer analyst Clarissa (Marisa Abela), agency veteran Freddie (Tom Burke), dapper and self-assured Stokes (Rege-Jean Page), and staff psychologist Dr. Zoe Vaughn (Naomie Harris).

Despite the espionage pleasures, this situation is made more complicated by a number of entanglements. Stokes and Zoe are also seeing each other, Clarissa is seeing the elder Freddie, and there are a number of other issues.

There is a lot of discussion and little action in this espionage thriller. However, nothing is disclosed. Along with strong, reliable performances, the jazz music by David Jones enhances the verbose proceedings. Although Soderbergh makes an effort to be “cool,” there isn’t much to engage you. Although you may find the hijinks admirable, they never delve far enough to really engage you. However, the film’s photography has the appearance of an old-fashioned spy thriller, and there is a great deal of mystery and excitement. Compared to standard James Bond stuff, this is more somber, dark, and dreary with desaturated colors. As long as it lasts, this is a fun movie.