Timothée Chalamet proves that he is one of the best actors of his generation (if not the best) in A24’s Marty Supreme.
Timothée Chalamet does not need to prove himself as an actor. We all know how talented he is. He should have taken home every award for his performance as Bob Dylan in A Complete Unknown, and yet he only won the SAG Award for Best Actor. Well, he is coming for all the awards this year yet again, and hopefully, he takes them home.
Marty Supreme tells a fictional story about Marty Mauser, a charismatic table tennis player. Chalamet stars in the film and is on camera for nearly every single moment. He gives this role his all; there is no doubt about that, and he deserves recognition for it. That said, his incredible supporting cast lifts his performance, as they are always giving 110% as well.
The story being told is a wild one. Audiences will easily figure out which parts are exaggerated and which ones are completely made up, but that doesn’t matter, seeing as it is billed as a fictional story to begin with. The most important part is that it is entertaining. And it is. Right from the very start.
Marty Supreme hits the ground running and never slows down. Viewers will be on the edge of their seats, wondering what crazy thing will happen next, all while switching between laughing until their cheeks hurt and picking their jaw up off the floor. The pacing is on point, never offering a dull moment, even during the quiet ones.
Odessa A’zion plays Rachel, a childhood friend of Marty’s who, no matter how terrible he is, she just cannot push him out of her life. A’zion might not be in the movie a lot, but when she is, she leaves quite the impression. Popping in and out of Marty’s life, she is the heart of the film.
Gwyneth Paltrow, who plays an actress named Kay Stone, also comes in and out of Marty’s life. She is unafraid to put him in his place, and because of that, the two of them have some of the best scenes of the movie together.
Once again, it can be said that this ensemble cast is what truly makes Marty Supreme such a great and memorable film. It might not showcase actual events, but rather is there to entertain. And that it does.
Timothée Chalamet’s Marty walks a fine line between arrogance and determination. He fully believes that he is the best table tennis player in the world, and he is willing to do just about anything to prove it to everyone. Much of what he says is downright awful and offensive, but it is so fun to watch him push everyone’s buttons.
It is shocking to say that many of the people watching will still find themselves rooting for this man, no matter how he acts. At least, towards the end, he starts to take responsibility for his actions and realizes the error of his ways. Sort of.
Marty Supreme might clock in at nearly two and a half hours, but it flies by due to the sheer insanity of it all. We bounce around from location to location and crazy story to crazy story, but it all comes together in a way that works. Really, really works.
Timothée Chalamet proves himself to be one of the best actors of his generation, if not the best, with another unforgettable performance. He showcases that he has range. And that no matter what, he will put his all into everything that he does. It helps that the rest of the cast is just as committed as he is, and the direction, cinematography, score, and story itself, also match his freak.
Marty Supreme is one of the best movies of the year. There is no doubt about that. Marty Supreme comes to theaters on Christmas Day, and trust me, you don’t want to miss this one.
About Marty Supreme
Marty Mauser, a young man with a dream no one respects, goes to hell and back in pursuit of greatness.
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