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Scoop

Scoop

  • Status: Released
  • 27-03-2024
  • Runtime: 103 min
  • Score: 6.338
  • Vote count: 204

Inspired by real events, this fictional dramatization gives an insider account of how the women of Newsnight secured Prince Andrew's infamous interview.

Gillian Anderson

Emily Maitlis

Billie Piper

Sam McAlister

Rufus Sewell

Prince Andrew

Keeley Hawes

Amanda Thirsk

Romola Garai

Esme Wren

Richard Goulding

Stewart Maclean

Amanda Redman

Netta McAlister

Connor Swindells

Jae Donnelly

Lia Williams

Fran Unsworth

Charity Wakefield

Princess Beatrice

Jordan Kouamé

Freddy

Paul Popplewell

Editor

Zach Colton

Lucas

Kate Fleetwood

Annette Witheridge

Aoife Hinds

Rebecca

Alex Waldmann

Jason Stein

Colin Wells

Jeffrey Epstein

Raffaello Degruttola

Cab Driver

Vangelis Christodoulou

Kebab Server

Gordon Warnecke

Man in Toilet

Christopher Fairbank

Elderly Man

Tim Bentinck

Dave (Lawyer)

Mark Noble

Nicholas Witchell

Nicholas Murchie

Politician

Charlotte Avery

Journalist

Mia Threapleton

Maid

Jonathan Rhodes

BBC Newsreader

Charlie Roe

Equerry

Harriet Benson

TV Presenter

Nicholas A. Newman

Security

Andrew MacBean

Tony Hall

Jon De Ville

Donal McCabe

Kayla Rowe-Wilson

Freya

TheSceneSnobs

This film is yet another poor attempt at a Spotlight ripoff, and the primary reason it fails is that it takes itself too seriously. Unlike Spotlight, which focused on the journalism process without turning the journalists into heroes, this movie falls into the trap of hero-worship and overblown "gotcha" moments set to the backdrop of the Prince Andrew scandal. The storytelling in this movie focuses too much on elevating the journalists rather than the story they are uncovering. This approach detracts from the gravity of the subject matter and shifts the focus to the individuals rather than the issue at hand. The execution of the film is heavy-handed, with a tone that feels preachy and self-important. This undermines the potential impact of the story, as it becomes more about showcasing the journalists as crusaders rather than highlighting the importance of their findings. A more effective approach would have been to focus on the investigative process and let the story unfold naturally. By avoiding sensationalism and sticking to a realistic portrayal of journalism, the film could have achieved a more authentic and impactful narrative that could inform a mass audience. Overall, this film's attempt to spotlight journalism falls flat due to its overemphasis on heroics and dramatic flair. It misses the mark by failing to capture the essence of journalistic integrity and dedication that films like Spotlight managed so well. By focusing less on glorifying the journalists and more on the meticulous work they do, future films in this genre could avoid the pitfalls seen here and deliver more meaningful and resonant stories.