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The movie The Novice was written and directed by Lauren Hadaway and produced by Ryan Hawkins, Kari Hollend, Steven Sims, and Zack Zucker. The film features Is

The Novice Movie Review

The Novice Movie Review English Movie Review
Review for the film " The Novice"
Streaming On: Amazon Prime Video
Runtime: 1 Hour 37 Minutes
Certificate: A
Released: 13-06-2021
Genre: Thriller, Drama
4 / 5.00
3.51 / 5.0

CAST & CREW


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  • Producer:
  • Kari Hollend
  • Ryan Hawkins
  • Zack Zucker
  • Director:
  • Lauren Hadaway
  • Supporting Actress:
  • Director of Photography:
  • Todd Martin
  • Screenplay Writer:
  • Lauren Hadaway
  • Supporting Actor:
  • Jeni Ross
  • Jonathan Cherry
  • Nikki Duval
  • Robert Ifedi
  • Eve Kanyo
  • David Guthrie
  • Charlotte Ubben
  • Chantelle Bishop
  • Al Bernstein
  • Kate Drummond
  • Amy Forsyth
  • Sage Irvine

The movie “The Novice” was written and directed by Lauren Hadaway and produced by Ryan Hawkins, Kari Hollend, Steven Sims, and Zack Zucker. The film features Isabelle Fuhrman Born in Washington, D.C, Isabelle Fuhrman is an Am >> Read More... , Amy Forsyth, Dilone, Jonathan Cherry, Kate Drummond, Charlotte Ubben, Sage Irvine, Chantelle Bishop, Jeni Ross, Nikki Duval, Eve Kanyo, Al Bernstein, Neil Babcock, Robert Ifedi, Kaileigh Magee, Jeff Scott Whal, Nigel Holt, and Whitney Lu. Alex Weston composed the music used in the film. The film’s cinematographer was Todd Martin, and the film’s editors were Lauren Hadaway and Nathan Nugent.  

Plot 

The film’s protagonist is Alex Dall, played by Isabelle Fuhrman, a freshman in college with obsessive tendencies. Alex joins the novice rowing program at her college and took to the sport soon after. After her initial training, she became obsesses with the form and technique needed for rowing. When another fellow teammate Jamie Brill, played by Amy Forsyth, is dubbed as the best novice on the team, Alex is distressed and practices even more to improve her skills. They are both promoted to the varsity team, but Alex is moved back to the novice team because of her mistakes. This further fuels her obsessive behavior, to the point that she was struggling emotionally, physically, and academically. The film follows Alex on her obsessive journey to become the best.   

Star Performance 

Isabelle Fuhrman delivers a stellar performance as Alex. She underwent intense physical training for this role and gained about ten pounds in muscles. She perfectly portrays her characters obsession, emotional fragility, and struggles. 

Analysis 

The film is a portrayal of the demanding schedules and intense physical training sportsmen go through. The film adds to this portrayal an obsessive protagonist; a character so obsessed with excelling that she ignores her quickly deteriorating mental and physical health.    

What’s There?

• The film has good cinematography and background scores that perfectly reflects the dark and disturbed mental state of the protagonist

• The film has thriller and drama elements in a storyline which keeps the viewers invested in finding out the reasons for the protagonist’s obsession and at what point she would stop 

What’s Not There?

• The screenwriting and the ending are slightly disappointing

Verdict

“The Novice” is a good thriller with a complementing cinematography that maintains a dark aura surrounding the protagonist. Isabelle Fuhrman gives a stellar performance. So, the film would be a good watch for thriller and drama enthusiasts. 


FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS


General


What is the genre of "The Novice"?

Drama, Thriller


Who directed "The Novice"?

Lauren Hadaway


What is the duration of "The Novice"?

1 Hour 37 Minutes


When was "The Novice" released?

13-06-2021

Cast & Crew


Who is the supporting cast in "The Novice"?

Amy Forsyth, Kate Drummond, Al Bernstein, Chantelle Bishop, Charlotte Ubben, David Guthrie, Eve Kanyo, Jeni Ross, Jonathan Cherry, Nikki Duval, Robert Ifedi, Sage Irvine, Isabelle Fuhrman

Storyline


What is the plot of "The Novice"?

Plot revolves around Drama, Thriller, etc.

Ratings & Reviews


What is the critic's rating for "The Novice"?

4


What are the audience ratings for "The Novice"?

3.51

Additional


Is "The Novice" suitable for all ages?

No, it's rated A


Can I watch "The Novice" online?

No, it will be available soon on Amazon Prime Video


Who wrote the dialogues for "The Novice"?

Lauren Hadaway

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