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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.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.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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Reviewers say 'The Novice' delves into obsession and perfectionism in competitive sports, akin to 'Black Swan' and 'Whiplash'. Isabelle Fuhrman's intense performance is lauded, while debut director Lauren Hadaway's work garners mixed reactions—some find it gripping, others criticize its stylization. The depiction of rowing and psychological strain is noted, with varied opinions on authenticity. Pacing, character arcs, and the ending are contentious, splitting viewers between compelling and underwhelming experiences.
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There's no doubting Isabelle Fuhrman's commitment in the lead, but the material is thin and the film soon becomes a tiresome grind. Her character is so rebarbative that I had as much desire to spend time with her as most of her crewmates. Yes, there's some dramatic potential in the 'effortless achiever' vs 'obsessive striver' tropes, but The Novice finds little nuance to chew over, and the film seems about half an hour longer than its running time.
So many visual cues, the cutting, the scars, and by her own admission, the main character discloses that she had been on a mental health hold via 5150. So not so much as rowing the sport, but a vehicle for acting out. It could've been another similar sport, but rowing as arduous as seen in this film Allows a mentally unstable person to put in motion her demise. Watching this character spiral metaphorically cutting those around her and watching the actress, portraying the behavior and symptoms is some thing special for us all to see so visually, pieces of ourselves teetering on the edge of self destruction. This is a must see for those seeking possibly a portrayal of contemporary mental health issues dismissed in everyday life.
Novice takes rowing and obsession and makes it incredible. Her drive to be the best is incredibly intense and the cinematography and music are spot on. Her manic way of pursuing life draws you in.
Legs, body, arms, so many things to harm, when you're obsessive and compulsive and you're not close to being calm.
Turbulent times for an overly dedicated student who's pinned her hopes to the varsity mast, intent on going solo, to hell with the personal cost as she swims against the tide.
Turbulent times for an overly dedicated student who's pinned her hopes to the varsity mast, intent on going solo, to hell with the personal cost as she swims against the tide.
I didn't know much about the sport of rowing and this depiction of the Ginormous amount of blood, sweat, tears, dedication and sacrifice of these athletes left me awestruck!! :O
It was a well done story, that cuts to the bone and sad to see the extreme obsession of the main character and a trip and stumble down the rabbit hole into crazytown.
Half way thru watching I remembered what that B*TCH that played Aunt Becky on Full House did to get her daughter into a college that the kid didn't even want to go to. Photo shopping her into rowing equipment and such. Stealing a spot from a REAL and DESERVING Athlete, who loves the sport and maybe needing a scholarship to be able to even go to college. MAkes me SICK!!! Sorry, but her and her husband shoulda got WAY MORE JAIL time.
I tip my hat to the REAL women athletes that compete in this sport, because it sure ain't for Sissys!! :O I felt sore and out of breath just watching them!
Definitely worth a watch!!
Half way thru watching I remembered what that B*TCH that played Aunt Becky on Full House did to get her daughter into a college that the kid didn't even want to go to. Photo shopping her into rowing equipment and such. Stealing a spot from a REAL and DESERVING Athlete, who loves the sport and maybe needing a scholarship to be able to even go to college. MAkes me SICK!!! Sorry, but her and her husband shoulda got WAY MORE JAIL time.
I tip my hat to the REAL women athletes that compete in this sport, because it sure ain't for Sissys!! :O I felt sore and out of breath just watching them!
Definitely worth a watch!!
Did you know
- TriviaTo get in shape for the film, Isabelle Fuhrman underwent an intense training regimen, during which she gained ten pounds of muscle.
- ConnectionsReferenced in Phantom of the Evergreens (2021)
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- 進擊的地才
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- Gross US & Canada
- $24,322
- Opening weekend US & Canada
- $12,301
- Dec 19, 2021
- Gross worldwide
- $144,707
- Runtime1 hour 37 minutes
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- 2.39 : 1
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