The Novice
Directed by Lauren Hadaway
Written by Lauren Hadaway
Starring Isabelle Fuhrman, Amy Forsythe
Release Date December 17th, 2021
Obsessive, compulsive, driven, damaged, out of control, these are some of the ways I could describe the protagonist of the new movie, The Novice. Played by Isabelle Fuhrman, Alex Dall, the protagonist of The Novice, is obsessed with everything she does. Having deemed herself less than others she makes up for her perceived deficiencies by outworking everyone around her with methodical tendencies bordering on insanity. Whether in academics, sex, or sports, Alex’s crazed determination is both impressive and terrifying.
Having earned a scholarship to college, Alex finds herself in need of something to keep her motivated. She chooses the hardest thing that she can find, the women’s rowing team. If you aren’t familiar with rowing, it’s one of the most grueling and time consuming sports imaginable. The average person doesn’t join a rowing team. Rowing is a calling for people, an obsession that gets passed down from generation to generation.
Find my full length review at Geeks.Media, linked here.
