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By bollywood thinktank, “The Novice” released in 2021 an American Psychological sports drama movie. It is written and directed by Lauren hadaway.
Cast: Isabelle Fuhrman, Dilone, Amy Forsyth, Jonathan Cherry, Charlotte Ubben, and KateDrummond.
The Movie “The Novice” had its world premiere at the Tribeca film festival in June, 2021. And the best actress award goes to Fuhrman.
The movie hit theatres in the United States on December 17, 2021, and received widespread acclaim, especially for Hadaway's direction. It garnered five nominations at the 37th Independent Spirit Awards, securing nods for categories like Best Film and Best Director for Hadaway.
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Plot - About the story “The Novice”
College freshman Alex Dall becomes intensely focused on joining the Wellington College Novice Rowing Program, driven by her competitive nature and desire to excel.
Despite her efforts, she struggles to outperform her teammate Jamie, leading to obsessive behaviour and declining academic performance. Alex's determination leads to isolation from her peers and deteriorating physical and mental health.
Eventually, Alex's relentless pursuit of success culminates in a risky rowing challenge during a thunderstorm, leaving her teammates and coaches shocked by her actions and uncertain of her future with the team.
Cast: The Movie “The Novice”
Isabelle Fuhrman as Alex Dall
Fuhrman as Alex Dall Won “Best Actress” in the U.S. Narrative Feature Film Amy Forsyth as Jamie Brill Dilone as Dani Jonathan Cherry as Coach Pete Kate Drummond as Coach Edwards Jeni Ross as Winona Eve Kanyo as Groundman Nikki Duval as Try-Hard Charlotte Ubben as Erin Sage Irvine as Janssen Chantelle Bishop as Highsmith
Release
At the Tribeca Film Festival in June, 2021. It also won the Best U.S. Narrative Feature Film prize.
When IFC Films acquired North American distribution rights to the film, in August 2021. Released on Digital Platforms in December 2021.
Box office: The Novice
The Film did not perform as well as it was supposed to be. First, weekend earning was like $12,301 from 36 theatres, second weekend, $1034 at only nine theatres, in the last $1,222.
Critical response: The Novice
Rotten Tomatoes (Rotten Tomatoes is a popular website that aggregates reviews and ratings from film and television critics to provide an overall score for movies and TV shows.) has given 95% rating based on around 60 reviews, an average rating of 7.80/10. It is writer-director Lauren Hadaway's remarkable first feature. “The Novice is a thrilling and disturbing portrait of obsession.
Metacritic’s rating for the film has average score of 87 out of 100, based on 14 reviews,Accolades for "The Novice":
Tribeca Film Festival (June 17, 2021):
Best U.S. Narrative Feature: The Novice - Won
Best Actress in a U.S. Narrative Feature Film: Isabelle Fuhrman - Won
Best Cinematography in a U.S. Narrative Feature Film: Todd Martin - Won
Independent Spirit Awards (March 6, 2022):
Best Film: Ryan Hawkins, Kari Hollend, Steven Sims, and Zack Zucker - Nominated
Best Director: Lauren Hadaway - Nominated
Best Female Lead: Isabelle Fuhrman - Nominated
Best Supporting Female: Amy Forsyth - Nominated
Best Editing: Lauren Hadaway and Nathan Nugent - Nominated
About The Actress: Isabelle Fuhrman
Isabelle Fuhrman is an American actress known for her roles in scary movies like "Orphan"
and its recent prequel "Orphan: First Kill." She also starred as Clove in "The Hunger Games" and as Alex in the movie "The Novice."
2007: Hounddog (as Grasshopper)
2009: Orphan (as Esther)
2010: Sammy's Adventures: The Secret Passage (as Hatchling Shelly - Voice role)
2011: Salvation Boulevard (as Angie)
2011: From Up on Poppy Hill (as Sora Matsuzaki - Voice role)
2012: The Hunger Games (as Clove)
2013: Don't Let Me Go (as Michelle)
2013: After Earth (as Rayna - Uncredited)
2014: All the Wilderness (as Val)
2014: The Snow Queen 2 (as Alfida - Voice role - English version)
2016: Cell (as Alice Maxwell)
2016: Dear Eleanor (as Max the Wax)
2016: 1 Night (as Bea)
2018: Down a Dark Hall (as Izzy)
2018: Good Girls Get High (as Morgan)
2018: Hellbent (as Danni Frost)
2020: Tape (as Pearl)
2021: The Novice (as Alex)
2021: The Last Thing Mary Saw (as Eleanor)
2021: Escape Room: Tournament of Champions (as Claire - Extended cut version)
2022: Orphan: First Kill (as Esther / Leena Klammer)
2023: Sheroes (as Ezra)
2024: Horizon: An American Saga (as Diamond Kittredge - Post-production)
TBA: Unit 234 (as Laurie Saltair - Post-production)
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