The Novice
2021, drama, suspense
94 minutes
A college freshman joins her university's rowing team and undertakes an obsessive physical and psychological journey to make it to the top varsity boat, no matter the cost.
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8.0
2021-06-29
It takes on a much subtle subject – the danger of competition and what it can do to someone who does not know how to slow down, take a breath, recalculate and change the approach. Read more
7.0
2021-12-18
Fuhrmann loses herself in this role as much as Alex loses herself in rowing. She's been around for well over a decade now, but has struggled to find good roles after her breakout in 2009's Orphan. Read more
5.0
2022-02-07
I can’t say the movie is enjoyable to watch and at the end I was questioning what the whole point was. Still, I think it’s a remarkable feature debut from Lauren Hadaway... Read more
5.0
2022-01-11
The technical aspects are generally favorable, but if the photography enchants with its dusky hues, then the score, which plays a big role in setting the shadowy atmosphere, feels more invasive than assisting. Read more
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