Is Timothée Chalamet poised to become the frontrunner for Best Actor with 'Marty Supreme'?
In a world where blockbusters like The Smashing Machine starring Dwayne Johnson failed to make waves at the box office, Josh Safdie's Marty Supreme featuring Timothée Chalamet is set to make a splash. Premiering in December, this awards-friendly film has already made its mark at the New York Film Festival. But how did it perform? Let's dive in!
Marty Supreme is being hailed as Safdie's masterpiece—a frenetic journey that blends elements of Catch Me If You Can and Uncut Gems. Timothée Chalamet's performance is being likened to a once-in-a-lifetime achievement, earning him critical acclaim as a standout in this electrifying cinematic experience.
"Marty Supreme is Safdie’s best film yet. A kinetic odyssey that plays like a deranged cross between Catch Me If You Can & Uncut Gems. Timothée Chalamet delivers the performance of a lifetime in this unforgettable, awe-inspiring cinematic tour-de-force that fires on all cylinders," tweeted Diego Andaluz (@thediegoandaluz).
Another reviewer, Dancin' Dan in NYFFland (@dancindanonfilm), added, "Marty Mauser may be a little shit, but Marty Supreme and Timothée Chalamet are irresistible—an ‘s-styled, s-set sports movie with an electric score by Daniel Lopatin and an ensemble firing on all cylinders. A bit too long, but the ending makes it worth it."
Hellomerio (@hellomerio) echoed these sentiments, declaring, "Marty Supreme is magnificent. The best film of the year and maybe the most thrilling of the decade. My heart is still racing coming out of the theater. Unbelievable stuff."
For a while, Marty Supreme seemed like a dark horse in the Oscar race, but recent reactions suggest that Chalamet might secure a Best Actor nomination. This would be his third such nomination, an impressive feat for an actor under . Given the film's strong start, Chalamet could be off to a flying start in the awards season.
Interestingly, Josh Safdie completed the film just before its debut, making the New York Film Festival screening a genuine surprise for everyone involved.
Unlike The Smashing Machine, Marty Supreme isn’t a biopic, though it draws inspiration from the life of Marty Reisman, a legendary figure in the ping pong/table tennis world. Reisman, who passed away in , was a champion across several decades, winning medals in various competitions and penning the influential book The Money Player: The Confessions of America’s Greatest Table Tennis Player and Hustler.
But here's where it gets controversial... Some critics argue that the film's length detracts from its impact. What do you think? Is the runtime justified by the film's brilliance?
Marty Supreme, directed by Josh Safdie for the first time since , hits theaters on December th. What do you think of the initial reactions? How do you predict its box office performance and its chances during awards season? Share your thoughts in the comments below!
