PREVIEW: Blackbird (15)

WHO’S IN IT?

Michael Flatley (film debut), Eric Roberts (The Dark Knight), Patrick Bergin (Sleeping with the Enemy), Nicole Evans (Into the Mirror), Ian Beattie (Alexander), Rachel Warren (Acres and Acres), Serhat Metin (HellKat)

WHO’S BEHIND THE CAMERA?

Michael Flatley (film debut), director, writer; Glen Kirby (Off-Piste) and Jed Tune (The Pugilist), producers; Owen Brady (film debut), composer; Luke Palmer (United We Fall), cinematographer; Mathew Delorenzi-Waters (film debut) and Weronika Kaminska (film debut), editors

WHAT’S IT ABOUT?

After a mission goes horribly wrong, MI6 operative Victor Blackley (Flatley) falls off the grid and moves to Barbados, where he becomes the owner of a prestigious hotel where international criminals complete their under-the-table dealings. However, when he unexpectedly encounters Blake (Roberts), a former agent from his past, at his hotel to do business, Victor is forced back into the life he thought he left behind…

IN ONE SENTENCE, WHY SHOULD YOU BE EXCITED?

Former Lord of the Dance Michael Flatley is the main driving force behind this long-delayed spy thriller, where he gets to put on his best 007 tux and prove himself to be an unexpected badass.

WHEN’S IT OUT?

FRIDAY 2ND SEPTEMBER 2022

WHERE CAN I FIND IT?

IN CINEMAS NATIONWIDE

 

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