"Career Best Performance"... Timothée Chalamet's 'Marty Supreme' Hits 97% on Rotten Tomatoes and Aims for the Oscars

"Timothée Chalamet exudes infectious charisma while portraying an unforgettable 'toxic ambition.'" (Rotten Tomatoes Overall Review)

Timothée Chalamet's ping pong paddle has struck Hollywood. The film 'Marty Supreme', which proved its artistic merit with a Golden Globe nomination, is now smashing towards the Oscar (Academy) trophy.

According to Netflix and A24 on the 9th (local time), director Josh Safdie's new film 'Marty Supreme' has been nominated in three major categories at the 83rd Golden Globe Awards: Best Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy, Best Actor (Timothée Chalamet), and Best Screenplay.

◆ "Chalamet Delivers the Performance of His Life"

The critical response has been explosive. The film has achieved an astonishing score of 97% freshness based on 86 reviews on the film review site Rotten Tomatoes.

The American Film Institute (AFI) and the National Board of Review (NBR) have already selected this work as one of the 'Top 10 Films of 2025'. Many critics have praised Chalamet's performance as the 1950s ping pong star 'Marty Mauser' as "a definitive performance that will define his career".

◆ Method Acting That Sacrifices Vision

Behind Chalamet's transformation was intense effort. He underwent months of ping pong training with former Olympic athletes and endured pain for his physical transformation.

Director Josh Safdie had Chalamet wear glasses over contact lenses for a sharper character impression, which caused Chalamet to experience temporary vision impairment while still pushing through the filming.

◆ A24's Most Expensive Gamble, and Kylie Jenner

'Marty Supreme' is A24's most expensive project ever, with a production budget of $60 million to $70 million (approximately 9.8 billion won). This blockbuster drama, crafted by the indie film powerhouse, has also garnered attention for its star-studded supporting cast, including Gwyneth Paltrow and Tyler, The Creator.

The peak of its buzz was the LA premiere on the 8th. Chalamet appeared in an orange couple's outfit with his partner Kylie Jenner, dispelling breakup rumors and effectively promoting the film.

With perfect alignment of artistic quality, box office potential, and star power, 'Marty Supreme' is set to meet audiences worldwide on December 25, Christmas.