TIMOTHY CHALAMET WORKS WITH JUST ONE SAFDIE BROTHER AND THEY'RE BOTH IN A LITTLE OVER THEIR HEADS IN PING-PONG DRAMA "MARTY SURPREME" (2025) my first movie review since returning as Tommy-Land

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In the first film he's directed without his brother Benny, Josh Safdie grabs Timothy Chalamet for this ping-pong sports drama not lacking in self-indulgence straight across the board. A sort-of character study film (had it decided completely on that route) that would find itself wedged in with The Swimmer, The Conversation & The Gambler (s) of this world. However, whereas those films mostly gave us a reason for their protagonist's behavior, in Marty Surpreme we never really know why he is like he is. We just know he's a selfish asshole. 

Now to Gweneth Paltrow, an excellent actress and beautiful woman - back in her film glory days. Sorry to say she's lost some of her chops in both departments. Had much higher hopes for this one overall - besides said complaints, the plot meanders too much, is it a biopic (no,) is it a sports comedy (no again,)

One of the best things about the movie is the soundtrack and music placement. It's also the only part that feels most like Uncut Gems or Good Time. 3.5 stars/5 Trailer.