Timothée Chalamet’s next big film, Marty Supreme, is already making waves — and it hasn’t even hit theaters yet. The actor stars as Marty Mauser, an infamous table tennis prodigy, in what’s being called one of his most daring performances to date. The movie, directed by Josh Safdie, features a star-studded cast including Gwyneth Paltrow, Odessa A’zion, Kevin O’Leary, Tyler Okonma (Tyler, The Creator), Abel Ferrara, and Fran Drescher.
A secret screening of the film at this year’s New York Film Festival sent the crowd into a frenzy, with Chalamet receiving a roaring round of applause and an extended standing ovation. Viewers quickly took to social media to share their excitement, calling the movie one of the best releases of the year and a major win for both Chalamet and Safdie.
Film critic Rendy Jones wrote on X, “All Standing Ovations for MARTY SUPREME. Brought the house down tonight at #NYFF63. Haven’t heard applause like this all festival yet till tonight.” Another attendee, James (known online as MKUltraMoney), said, “Marty Supreme is another Safdie masterpiece and somehow even more anxiety-inducing than Uncut Gems. This movie proves Timothée Chalamet is an incredible actor when he’s given proper material. Best film of the year and one of the funniest I’ve seen in ages.”
Critic Brandon Lewis praised both the director and Chalamet’s performance, saying, “Marty Supreme is a pure delight. Josh Safdie takes us on a chaotic, sprawling globetrot to break down the swaggering hubris of a ping-pong prodigy who can’t help being insufferable. Any doubts that Timothée Chalamet is a movie superstar are dead.”
Others highlighted the film’s energy and music. Dancin’ Dan described it as “an ‘80s-styled, 50s-set sports movie with an electric score by Daniel Lopatin and an ensemble firing on all cylinders,” admitting it’s “a bit too long,” but saying the ending makes it worth the ride.
Many are calling it Safdie’s best film yet. Diego Andaluz wrote, “Marty Supreme is Safdie’s best film so far — a kinetic odyssey that feels like a wild mix of Catch Me If You Can and Uncut Gems. Chalamet delivers the performance of a lifetime in this unforgettable cinematic tour-de-force.”
Not everyone, however, was impressed. Some attendees found the film overrated and uneven. Andrew T called it “merely decent,” saying it jumps between tones and feels “like a lot was cut.” Another user, The Honey Row, labeled it “a lazy, boring, Oscar-baity movie” that “has zero understanding of the characters or plot.” Meanwhile, one viewer using the handle ‘uns*xuaIIy’ criticized it as “a lazy cash grab by A24,” though they admitted Kevin O’Leary’s performance stood out.
Love it or hate it, Marty Supreme is clearly sparking conversation — and curiosity. With a mix of glowing praise and sharp criticism, all eyes are now on Chalamet and Safdie as the film heads toward its official release this Christmas.