“A Role That Will Be Remembered for Years”: Critics Are Raving About ‘Marty Supreme’ Starring Timothée Chalamet — 95% on Rotten Tomatoes

The film Marty Supreme has launched in international theaters and has already drawn enthusiastic reactions from both audiences and critics. The movie is firmly holding onto the “fresh” zone on review aggregators, yet remains deeply divisive — both in tone and in how viewers perceive its central character.

On Rotten Tomatoes, the film currently has:

At the same time, reviews range from glowing praise to outright rejection — most often because of Marty himself.

Many critics agree on one thing: Timothée Chalamet is the film’s driving force. His character is described as obsessive, unpleasant, and deeply selfish — yet, according to reviewers, that’s exactly what makes the story compelling.

At the same time, an opposing view is just as present. Some reviewers call the film bloated, overlong, and emotionally exhausting. The main criticism is that the movie demands empathy for a protagonist who knowingly destroys everything around him and rarely inspires sympathy.

The ending has also become a point of contention: some critics believe it’s rushed and “unearned” in its attempt at reconciliation.

What’s important to note: Marty Supreme is not a conventional sports drama. Table tennis here isn’t a path to triumph, but a setting that exposes the protagonist’s character. The film is far closer to a tense psychological portrait of a man with delusions of grandeur than to a story about victories and records.

The movie is inspired by the figure of Marty Reisman — a world champion table tennis player and a legend of New York’s underground matches, known for his eccentric personality and his willingness to play for money anytime, anywhere, against anyone.

Judging by early reactions, audiences can expect a film that either sweeps them up with its raw energy or pushes them away — but is unlikely to leave anyone indifferent.