Isabelle Fuhrman Takes on a Physical and Psychological Journey in Trailer for the Rowing Film THE NOVICE
Vertigo Releasing has released a trailer for an intense drama titled The Novice, which stars Isabelle Fuhrman. This movie looks extremely intense as Fuhrman plays a young woman in college who joins her university’s rowing team. She finds herself on a rough journey as she pushes herself to her limits both physically and mentally to the point where it starts to break her down.
Fuhrman plays Alex Dall, “a queer college freshman who 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. Intent on outperforming her teammates, Alex pushes herself to her limits—and beyond, alienating everyone around her in the name of success. Furhman's fierce lead performance collides with Lauren Hadaway's bold direction and dynamic editing, creating a visceral window into a cutthroat world. Stylish cinematography and a seductive soundtrack complete the experience, evoking the romance and danger of falling in love; the attraction, the drama and the fallout.”
This seriously looks like a great sports movie, and this “unapologetic debut from Hadaway, based on her own personal experience as a competitive collegiate rower, heralds a bold new voice in storytelling. If you liked Whiplash, this one's for you."
I loved the film Whiplash. I enjoy these kinds of stories where people push themselves to their limits. So, The Novice is a film that I’m looking forward to watching. The movie also stars Dilone, Amy Forsyth, Jonathan Cherry, Kate Drummond, Charlotte Ubben, Sage Irvine, Chantelle Bishop, Jeni Ross, and Nikki Duval.
Apparently, IFC released the film in US theaters last December. I never saw it pop up in any of my local theaters, though! Anyway, it will be released on VOD starting on April 1st, so that’s where I’ll be catching it.