Movie Review – “Marty Supreme” – The Volante

What Would Marty Reisman Think of ‘Marty Supreme’?

In 2003, I befriended the man who inspired Timothée Chalamet’s Ping-Pong hustler. It’s both a blessing and a tragedy that Marty died without knowing about the critically adored film.

Movie Review – “Marty Supreme” – The Volante

“Marty Supreme” is undeniably an interesting watch, especially if you’re going into it relatively blind. It kept me glued to the screen for its two-and-a-half-hour runtime. It’s also a movie that hurt to watch.        If you are aware of the Safdie brothers’ previous works, “Good Time” and “Uncut Gems,” then the intense, feverish pacing of this film may not shock you, but it will undeniably grab hold of you.        While this movie is only direc…

Josh Safdie has a purpose: a review of “Marty Supreme”

“Marty Supreme” is a film that demands attention. Before the film had even been released, I had seen footage of its star, Timothée Chalamet, engaging in boisterous and over-the-top promotional stunts, the highlight of which was the hammy feature verse he delivered for British rap superstar Esdeekid. Clearly, those involved in the film wanted us to know that we were in for something special, and the press surrounding its Christmas Day opening suc…