A24 has released a new trailer for “Marty Supreme”, the new sports(ish) comedy-drama that’s generating a lot of awards season buzz for its star, Timothée Chalamet. The film is directed by Josh Safdie who works from a script he co-wrote with Ronald Bronstein. Their story is loosely based on the life of American table tennis star Marty Reisman. Joining Chalamet is a fantastic supporting cast that included Gwyneth Paltrow, Odessa A’zion, Kevin O’Leary, Tyler Okonma, Fran Drescher, Abel Ferrara, Penn Jillette, and Sandra Bernhard. A24’s latest trailer gives us a broader look into what could be a surprise end of the year hit.
Set in the 1950s, Chalamet plays Marty Mauser, a young and wildly ambitious New Yorker who dreams of becoming a champion ping pong player. No one believes in him or his pursuit which only inspires him to prove everyone wrong. He starts small, hustling in bars on the Lower East Side. But while his obsession with being great catapults him to the top, it also leaves a trail of casualties which contributes to the film’s deeper drama. The movie has looked better with each new reveal, and this latest trailer is the best yet.
“Marty Supreme” releases in theaters on Christmas Day. Check out the trailer below and let me know if you’ll be seeing it or taking a pass.
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I have heard the buzz on this one, and I’m pretty sure it is no accident A24 is putting this out when they are from an awards standpoint. Looks like Chalamet will be in every scene and do the heavy lifting as to whether or not this is a success. I am taking a wait-and-see, but I do agree it looks better as we get closer.
I have a little ‘wait and see’ in me too. I know a lot of people love Safdie, but I’m a little more cautious. It has some nice pieces though.
Yes, I’ll probably see this because of the story and the director.
Safdie seems to be one of the great directors of this era along with Sean Baker, Yorgos Lanthimos, and Luca Guadagnino. I haven’t seen all their films, and don’t want to sound like I know it all.
But from what they have made and I have seen, they have unusual movies.
I recently saw Poor Things and am not sure what to think
It’s interesting, I’m not especially high on any of those directors. I’ve enjoyed some movies they’ve made but really disliked others. Poor Things is a prime example. I thought it was horrible.
I find those directors exemplary in the way of style. As for Poor Things, I read your review and yes there is a lot to agree with.
I think where I generally run into problems with them is in how aggressively they tend to push their style or vision, each on different scales.
Their styles worked in Good Times, Florida Project, and Lanthimos The Favorite. More I recently I saw Guadagnino’s I Am Love which was impressive.
Now as for Poor Things, the director definitely pushed aggressively. The whole movie is an absurdist satire of immorality. But yes, very aggressive.
I thought Good Times was pretty good, and I think The Florida Project is MILES above anything else Baker has done. Kinda grew tired of The Favourite. Haven’t seen I Am Love.
This looks really good as I hope it is better than what Benny did with The Smashing Machine as the Crock has a lot of shit to eat while dealing with the man with 3 Hs who has made Meekamahan-land unwatchable.
I liked The Smashing Machine. But I wouldn’t mind this being better.
Ping pong? Is this trying to be the Color of Money for ping pong? Say it ain’t so!
I don’t really know. I’m not at all familiar with that scene. But I think that’s part of what intrigues me. We shall see….
I like the vibes and era they are aiming for. I just hope in the relationship building they do not change the focus of what he is supposed to be doing.
I’m very much with you.
Pass
I like the trailer, Im in!
It’s interesting, right?
I’m looking forward to seeing if the buzz on Chalamet’s performance lives up to the hype.
I’m really curious myself. It is certainly getting a ton of hype. I have heard him called the frontrunner for the best actor Oscar.