(ESP-ENG) Scoop - Movie Review!

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I think everyone around here, or at least the vast majority, knows the nefarious story that the late Jeffrey Epstein left and will continue to leave. It is a very dark, Dantesque and disturbing plot that has been in the eye of the hurricane for years and that some consider that with Epstein's death it will disappear. Personally I do not think so, the thing is that it is still very recent so it will be from the next few years when we will begin to see productions, films, series, documentaries, which already exist, about all this. For now, today we are going to talk about one of the edges of all this scandal, Prince Andrew's relationship with this child molester and how an interview managed to take away almost everything he had.

The term "Scoop" in the journalistic world has to do with a scoop or exclusive, that's precisely what this movie is about which is obviously based on a specific real event. In November 2019 the Duke of York gave an interview to the BBC with the intention that he would talk and tell his side of the story in relation to all the links and accusations he was receiving for his friendship with Epstein regarding the mogul's arrest in the United States. But making that happen was not easy, behind that there was a journalist who was always looking for the news where there was none in order to generate it. Her name is Sam McAllister (Billie Piper).

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This interview was so transcendental that it cost the Prince all the royal titles, stripped by Queen Elizabeth herself, really for the Royal House was a media disaster because this guy is a character who never had control of the interview. He is played by Rufus Sewell and the great Gillian Anderson plays Emily Maitlis, a prestigious British journalist. The film shows us how all this plot is put together in order to get the longed-for interview, the contacts, the negotiations, the drama that is breathed before such a delicate subject; it is a journey that may seem tedious but in the end it turns out to be extremely interesting because there is a tension in the atmosphere that makes the expectation always present.

It is a very well made film with 10 performances, I think this is really its added value. The impersonation work done by Rufus Sewell is abysmal, a makeup to match but above all a very top interpretation of the Prince who managed to copy gestures, mannerisms and expressions to perfection. Also mention Gillian Anderson, very sober in her role as she always does every time she acts. Obviously the weight of this film is the story as such but without these characters it would not be possible. Personally I have nothing bad to say about the cast and even less about what was seen on screen, it's a great job.

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There is a detail with this type of productions and it is that one has to see with what angle and intention it is done, that is to say, is it something yellowish, is it being done with the intention of damaging the image of the Royal House, which is already quite deteriorated, or is it really documenting the facts as they happened? - As a spectator there are obviously things that we do not know but we can see where the arrows go. I did not notice anything strange, it is also impossible to wash the face of Prince Andrew who to this day still admits nothing, so in terms of mere sensationalism there is nothing to say. Besides the royal interview is everywhere, there is no way to manipulate that.

I tell you that you will not be bored, it is a very interesting story and it is well done. And of course, the context of all this is also something that is still in vogue and that generates a lot of curiosity because of all the theories that are around, because today there are still women who are fighting and seeking justice for all the things they had to go through and because always, from the time that interview came out, this Prince has always been seen as a cold person, without empathy or remorse, so seeing it in a more direct way makes this film a little more relevant.

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I give it 7.5/10. I think it's a movie to sit back and watch to understand a little more about what was one of the most nefarious episodes in contemporary history, both politically and culturally. The performances and visuals are brilliant. If you are interested in this topic, I recommend it 100%. It is available on Netflix and lasts a little over an hour and a half. Here is the trailer.

Well my people that's all for today, I hope you liked it.
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