The high school volleyball coach spots Ace on her first day at her new school and invites her to try out for the volleyball team. While initially feeling out of place in the volleyball court, everything changes when she falls for the volleyball team captain Jana who dislikes her because she sees her as a threat. Ace eventually finds friendship and freedom with her teammates but a post-game incident involving the team physical therapist changes her world forever.
A cute romantic film with glossy look and texture. The film feels like
watching a mainstream romcom film featuring girl love. It tackles
relevant subject matter on women empowerment and value for self
identity. Rookie works because it feels like a love letter to lgbtq community that love knows no gender and love who and what you want without hesitation. The two leads Pat Tingjuy, and Aya Fernandez have a kilig chemistry and act naturally on screen. Rookie’s
biggest strength is its heart and emotional moments, both of which are
extremely genuine and impactful. Overall, Rookie is another simple and
effective queer film that leaves a feel good vibe after watching.
My Verdict: 3.5/5
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