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6.3/10 • 161

2024-03-271h 43m

Drama

One interview can change everything.

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

Directors
Philip Martin
Writters
Geoff Bussetil, Peter Moffat
Editors
Kristina Hetherington

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  1. Gillian Anderson

    Gillian Anderson

    Emily Maitlis

  2. Billie Piper

    Billie Piper

    Sam McAlister

  3. Rufus Sewell

    Rufus Sewell

    Prince Andrew

  4. Keeley Hawes

    Keeley Hawes

    Amanda Thirsk

  5. Romola Garai

    Romola Garai

    Esme Wren

  6. Richard Goulding

    Richard Goulding

    Stewart Maclean

  7. Amanda Redman

    Amanda Redman

    Netta McAlister

  8. Connor Swindells

    Connor Swindells

    Jae Donnelly

  9. Lia Williams

    Lia Williams

    Fran Unsworth

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TheSceneSnobs

Jul 9, 2024

3/10

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.

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Status
Released
Original Language
English
Budget
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Keywords
journalistjournalismprinceroyal familybritish royal family