Marty Supreme 4K 2025

I absolutely love movies that blend a wide variety of styles and genres, leaving you unsure of exactly what’s happening. And yet, they still manage to surprise you at every turn. Josh Safdie’s new film is exactly that.

A talented director can literally immerse you in a new world from the very first seconds, envelop you in an amazing vibe, and keep you hooked until the very end. This movie does exactly that. The incredibly captivating atmosphere of the 1950s is mesmerizing. And the main character, in particular, makes sure you never get bored. That said, this movie is definitely not about straightforward people. For the most part, the characters here are rather unpleasant. Especially the main character. You clearly won’t empathize with him, but you’ll really want to watch him. Because it’s interesting. And the story’s author will constantly surprise you with his moves. And it’s not even that there are unexpected plot twists here. No. There are unexpected ways out of the main character’s problems. You have absolutely no idea what trouble he’ll get into next or how he’ll get out of it. The stakes are rising, the problems are piling up, the tension is mounting, and you’re on the edge of your seat, glued to the screen, trying to figure out how it’s all going to end. The Safdie brothers already proved with their film *Uncut Gems* that they can keep the audience on the edge of their seats throughout the entire movie, and that’s awesome. But even on his own, without his brother, everything turned out even better.

I really like that the film doesn’t position itself as a sports biopic. Yes, the main plot revolves around table tennis, all the problems stem from it, and the sport itself is shown in large chunks. But the focus isn’t really on that. It’s on Marty and the whirlwind of his life. That’s why anyone can watch this movie (though keep in mind that there are definitely 18+ elements here). At the same time, the table tennis itself is shown brilliantly. You’re genuinely interested in watching it.

It’s really cool that the movie is set in the 1950s, but the background music is from the 1980s. It’s so strange, but it fits the film perfectly. It creates a sense of timelessness, and you get even more immersed in the atmosphere. And the atmosphere here is incredibly cool.

And the cherry on top is Timothée Chalamet. I’ll be honest, I’ve always been lukewarm toward him and didn’t really consider him a great actor. But here, my respect. He just takes the movie to a whole other level. Unbelievably good. All the awards this time will be well-deserved for him. You can really feel this character. A rare case where an actor disappears into the role. A brilliant performance. No question about it.

A wonderful movie that even ends in a surprisingly interesting way. You’re literally taken aback by the ending. But it’s actually very fitting and, in a way, cyclical, which is cool. I recommend it to everyone. The movie is worth watching.