“Special” drama hailed as a “masterpiece” lands near-perfect Rotten Tomatoes rating

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The new sports drama Marty Supreme, starring Timothée Chalamet, is getting rave reviews. It currently has a 96% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, with critics especially praising Chalamet’s performance. The film is inspired by the story of American table tennis player Marty Reisman.

According to The Independent, Marty Supreme successfully demonstrates that Timothée Chalamet would have fit right in with the legendary actors of the 1970s, like Harvey Keitel and Gena Rowlands, confirming his status as a major talent.

Timothée Chalamet delivers a breathtaking performance that could win him his first Oscar. The London Evening Standard praised his bold and confident portrayal, suggesting he’s a strong contender and a worthy bet for the award.

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IndieWire called the film—written, produced, and directed by Josh Safdie (known for Uncut Gems)—a “massive ping-pong masterpiece.” They praised Timothée Chalamet’s performance, saying he made what could have been an incredibly grand performance look completely effortless.

We also believe Timothée Chalamet deserves an Oscar. We called “Marty Supreme” a truly special film, praising Chalamet’s outstanding performance and the unpredictable story. Just be aware – it’s not a movie about table tennis!

The movie takes place in 1950s New York and centers on Marty Mauser (Chalamet), a young man with aspirations of becoming a professional ping pong player.

Determined to prove himself, a talented young athlete is traveling to Japan to face his biggest competitor, Koto Endo (Koto Kawaguchi), and silence his critics.

Timothée Chalamet appears with Gwyneth Paltrow, Kevin O’Leary, Odessa A’zion, Abel Ferrara, and Tyler Okonma in the film’s cast.

Cinematographer Darius Khondji recently shared how dedicated Timothée Chalamet was to preparing for his role in the upcoming film. Khondji told Variety that Chalamet was determined to convincingly portray a professional ping pong player, even going so far as to research and practice extensively. Khondji believes audiences will see a new side of Chalamet in this performance, noting that he’s unlike anything they’ve seen from the actor before.

“I don’t think people are going to recognise him at all,” he predicted.

Marty Supreme will land in US cinemas on 25 December, and in UK cinemas on 26 December.

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2025-12-03 17:49