A “stunning” and “utterly unforgettable” psychological drama has just landed on Prime Video

Psychological drama The Novice has just landed a new streaming home in the UK and Ireland.

In a new turn of events, the beginner witnesses Isabelle Fuhrman, formerly an orphan, assuming the character of Alex Dall – a determined college student who dives into the university’s rowing team with unwavering ambition and a willingness to pay any price to succeed.

A new college student who identifies as queer becomes part of their university’s rowing squad, embarking on an intense and compulsive athletic and mental quest to reach the pinnacle of their sport.

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Alongside Fuhrman in the cast are stars such as Amy Forsyth from ‘The Gilded Age’, Jonathan Cherry known for ‘Final Destination 2’, Kate Drummond famous for ‘Heartland’, Charlotte Ubben who appeared in ‘Pretty Problems’, and model Dilone.

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Amy Forsyth (from ‘The Gilded Age’), Jonathan Cherry (‘Final Destination 2’), Kate Drummond (‘Heartland’), Charlotte Ubben (‘Pretty Problems’) and model Dilone are among the stars joining Fuhrman in the cast.

In 2021, the highly praised movie has just been made accessible for streaming in the UK and Ireland on Amazon’s Prime Video, following its addition to the platform yesterday.

As a budding gamer, I’m thrilled to boast about the captivating score of 93% my game, The Novice, has garnered on Rotten Tomatoes from an impressive 87 reviews. Critics are raving about the remarkable debut performance of writer-director Lauren Hadaway in the gaming world.

In simpler terms, Eye For Film praised The Novice as an exceptional debut film, stating that it captures and conveys every detail with striking intensity, whether it’s the tautness of muscles or the powerful strokes of oars cutting through dark, turbulent water.

The San Jose Mercury News found the movie challenging yet indelible, while Little White Lies referred to it as a powerful exploration into the psyche of an obsessive perfectionist.

The writing and directing debut of Lauren Hadaway, who also co-edited, offers a deeply personal and intense sensory journey in her first full-length movie. (RogerEbert.com’s perspective)

In simpler terms, The Los Angeles Times described the debut as “a remarkable, unique, and skillfully made first work by a bold director who clearly commands her art form, and more importantly, has a significant message to convey.

The Novice is available to stream on Prime Video in the UK and Ireland.

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