Scoop!
— MOVIES WORTH WATCHING —
SCOOP!
Actor Masaharu Fukuyama's performance is gutsy, spirited, and mesmerising to watch.
Screened in Hong Kong: 12 AUG 2020
Masaharu Fukuyama in Scoop
Scoop! is a hilariously entertaining film that sparks bursts of joy and delight, sprinkled with small doses of serious lessons on mental illness, debt, and fear.
What an unexpected surprise — a beloved character; Shizuka is wonderfully captured by the brilliant actor Masaharu Fukuyama who has strong camera presence and gives it his all.
Fukuyama transforms effortlessly into the role of an aging paparazzo — but what is especially unique and impressive is that his presence lingers long after the film has ended. His energy and vigor reminds me of the wild authenticity of Oscar winner Nicolas Cage who embodies the fun-loving challenge of playing a variety of interesting unlikely roles.
Shizuka is paired with a ‘green’ rookie reporter, Nobi played by Fumi Nikaidô and they are tasked with obtaining the exclusive celebrity Scoop! Their witty banter and chemistry amuses …
“It has to be written by the woman he last loved.”
Fumi Nikaidô in Scoop
It can be intimidating playing opposite Masaharu Fukuyama but Fumi Nikaidô remarkably stands firmly on her own.
Actors Masaharu Fukuyama and Fumi Nikaidô
Intimate scenes in a comedy are difficult with many attempts coming up dry and empty. This however, has a blast of fresh air under director Hitoshi Ône who has taken tenderness and care to a whole other level.
He embarks on the early stages of sensual foreplay as a beautifully lit memory. This was not comedic in any sense but instead has a personal point of view, and spectacularly captures Nobi’s feelings.
The scene boasts the talents of the direction, camera work, and editing. The entire film crew is worth mentioning because it feels like they all had a blast filming and as a result, this naturally and genuinely shows onscreen.
Film:
Scoop!
Screenwriter/Director:
Hitoshi Ône
Cinematographer:
Gen Kobayashi
Editor:
Yasuyuki Ohzeki
Art Direction:
Wataru Hirai
Costume Designer:
Daisuke Iga
Remake of Masato Harada's "Out of Focus".A Film that Plainly Speaks Volumes about Friendship and Loyalty.
Actors Masaharu Fukuyama and Lily Franky