HBO Marty Supreme 🏓

Added to Calendar: 12-25-25

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We might as well give the Oscar to Timothee Chalamet right now.

This is a movie about the pursuit of greatness and what we're willing to go through to achieve it. I do not know whether every person that achieves that level would go through what Marty did in this film but I have no doubt that the drive exists. You have to have an almost delusional confidence in yourself and not take no as answer. There's times in this film where you find yourself wondering why you're rooting for him because he's a narcissist and sees the relationships in his life as strictly transactional. Its this brash confidence that's also his tragic flaw and constantly puts himself in terrible situations throughout the film.

I actually think Chalamet has that same drive and his speech at the SAG awards is proof of that. Outstanding score, great cinematography, great editing, supporting cast was on point especially Odessa. Did not feel the runtime at all

⭐⭐⭐⭐½
 
PRAISE: Marty Mauser, a ping pong champion is a blend of Jimmy Reardon and Howard Ratner from Uncut Gems. Watching the movie i wondered if there is anytime that Marty isn't on the grift? But that's part of the fun of the movie. Played to a crazy, sincere and winning T performance from Timothee Chalamet he's the type of person so arrogant and smug its part of his charm. Even knowing he was setting someone up or seducing a woman at just the right vulnerable moment in her life i couldn't help rooting for him or what crazy misadventures he was going to get into next. Gwyneth Paltrow as Kay Stone definitely brings her own insecurities she must have had along the way to becoming a great actress. Odessa A’zion as Rachel Mizler who i only know from HBO's Love LA is outstanding as Martys sometimes lover. She reminded me of Debra Winger. Kevin O’Leary as Milton Rockwell was great to watch as his frustrations and disdain for Marty grow throughout the movie.Tyler, The Creator as Wally is great as Martys partner in drifting. Director and writer
Josh Safdie and writer Ronald Bronstein once again provide characters and actors from every walk of life that are as interesting as they are eccentric. Scenes are a blend of hilarious and crazy coupled with visuals that lead to some very involving moments. Like most of the characters in the movie i was annoyed by Marty but still curious about him. Especially when he's pushing situations to the limit and further complicating his life and people that are in his orbit.

PROBLEMS: Several predictable turns.

Scale of 1 to 10 a 9

One of the best movies of 2025
 
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