Scoop – Movie Review
Director: Philip Martin (The Crown)
Writer: Geoff Bussetil, Peter Moffat (Screenplay)
Cast
- Gillian Anderson (The X Files)
- Rufus Sewell (The Illusionist)
- Billie Piper (Two For Joy)
- Keeley Hawes (To Olivia)
- Romola Garai (One Life)
- Aoife Hinds (The Commuter)
Plot: How the BBC obtained the bombshell interview with Prince Andrew about his friendship with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
Runtime: 1 Hour 42 Minutes
There may be spoilers in the rest of the review
Story: Scoop starts when a journalist investigating Jeffrey Epstein makes a shocking discovery of Prince Andrew’s (Sewell) connection to him. BBC liaison Sam McAlister (Piper) has been contacted about potential interviews and gets to know the star member Amanda Thirsk (Hawes).
As the story starts spreading like wildfire, Sam looks to get an exclusive for Emily Maitlis (Anderson). An exclusive interview that rocked the world.
Verdict on Scoop
Scoop is a drama thriller following the BBC reporting team getting the exclusive interview with Prince Andrew about his connection to Jeffrey Epstein. It follows how both sides prepare for the interview which has become famous for exposing one of the biggest cover-ups in the Royal Family.
This movie is a story about the biggest interviews in recent years. It shows the organised chaos about getting the story out to the world. However, unlike many other bombshell interview movies, this lacks any cause or effect. It never feels like a truly make-or-break moment and ends up feeling like a quick cover story. Unlike Frost/Nixon, this doesn’t feel like a big enough story to warrant a feature film exploring.
Where to Watch
Available to watch on Netflix now.
Final Thoughts – Scoop feels more like a documentary than a feature film.