Timothée Chalamet Gets Oscar Buzz
Timothée Chalamet’s ping-pong epic “Marty Supreme” was finally revealed after a surprise world premiere at the New York Film Festival, and members of the film press in attendance called Josh Safdie’s latest film “an impressive cinematic tour de force” with a “performance of a lifetime” from Chalamet.
Variety co-editor Ramin Setoodeh shared a glowing review of the film on X, citing many of its perceived inspirations. He wrote: “‘Marty Supreme’ is ‘Uncut Gems’ meets ‘The Catcher in the Rye’ meets ‘Jerry Maguire,’ driven by Timothée Chalamet’s best performance to date. I loved it so much.”
Discussing Film President Diego Andaluz echoed the praise. He called Safdie’s “Marty Supreme” “the best film to date,” particularly praising Chalamet in the lead role.
“A kinetic odyssey that plays like a deranged cross between ‘Catch Me If You Can’ and ‘Uncut Gems,'” he wrote on
Hollywood Reporter senior editor David Canfield considered Chalamet’s turn as ping-pong legend Marty Mauser “a career-best performance.”
“‘Marty Supreme’: A major, exhilarating film from Josh Safdie,” he shared on
Entertainment journalist David Crow was full of praise for “Marty Supreme.” He wrote of
Directed by Josh Safdie, who previously co-directed A24 favorites “Good Time” and “Uncut Gems” with his brother Benny Safdie, “Marty Supreme” stars Chalamet as a ping-pong phenom whose life takes complicated turns as he chases a championship overseas. The supporting cast includes Gwyneth Paltrow, Odessa A’zion, Kevin O’Leary, Tyler the Creator, Abel Ferrara and Fran Drescher.
The short but tantalizing synopsis of the film from A24 reads: “Marty Mauser, a young man with a dream that no one respects, goes to hell and returns in search of greatness. »
“Marty Supreme” is A24’s big Christmas release and is reportedly one of their most expensive original films to date. The film has been making headlines for a while since Chalamet and Paltrow were photographed kissing passionately while filming a scene for the film last year. Paltrow later told Vanity Fair that her character had “a lot of sex” with Chalamet’s character in the film, and they told the film’s intimacy coordinator to “take a step back” during production.
“We said, ‘I think it’s okay. You can take a step back,'” Paltrow added. “I don’t know what it’s like for kids starting out, but… if someone says, ‘Okay, and then they’re going to put their hand here,’I would feel, as an artist, very stifled by that.
A24 will open “Marty Supreme” in theaters on December 25. Check out more reactions below.
“‘MARTY SUPREME’ is a sprawling, electrifying sports epic brimming with vitality from the first frame to the last. Josh Safdie delivers a masterful slice of organized chaos on a grander scale than he has ever worked with before, propelling us through Marty’s relentless quest to prove to everyone that he is the best ping pong player in the world. Timothée Chalamet, speaking at full speed with a hyperactive and unwavering mind. confidence, threw himself into the role with total commitment, emotionally and physically, crescendoing into a climatic moment that had the audience on their feet and applauding. – Matt Neglia (@NextBestPicture)
“#MartySupreme is the best movie of the year. Like oh my God. All of Safdie’s manic energy perfectly infused with the GENERATIONAL CHARISM of the Promised Prince. Chalamet’s performance at Cody Rhodes WrestleMania 40. iykyk. I LOVE GREAT MOVIES.” – Liam T. Crowley (@LiamTCrowley)
“‘Marty Supreme’ is a pure delight. Josh Safdie takes us on a chaotic, sprawling globe-trot to shatter the arrogant hubris of a ping-pong prodigy who can’t be insufferable. It’s remarkable how well it works. Any doubts that Timothée Chalamet is a movie superstar are dead.” Brandon Lewis (@blewis1103)
“A24’s Marty Supreme is the NYFF’s secret screening. Josh Safdie’s solo performance delivers a relentless adrenaline rush, much like Uncut Gems; Timothée Chalamet’s flawless performance could be his Wolf of Wall Street. He’ll be nominated for sure.” – Anne Thompson (@akstanwyck)
