Timothée Chalamet's Marty Supreme: A Ping-Pong Tale That's Making Waves

Timothée Chalamet is back and better than ever in "Marty Supreme," a sports comedy that's got critics buzzing. The film, directed by Josh Safdie, is inspired by the life of table tennis champ Marty Reisman. It's a story about a young guy, Marty Mauser, who's got big dreams but faces a lot of doubt. The movie is rated R and features a star-studded cast, including Gwyneth Paltrow, Tyler, The Creator, and Fran Drescher.

Critical Acclaim and Controversy

Critics have been loving it, giving it a 95% "fresh" score on Rotten Tomatoes. They say Chalamet is at his most charming and the film is a wild ride that's both exciting and thought-provoking. Some critics even say it's one of Chalamet's best performances yet. But not everyone's a fan. A few critics think the movie falls flat, with one saying Chalamet's performance is as empty as a ping-pong ball.

Box Office Success

Despite a small release, the movie made a big splash at the box office, earning $875,000 from just six venues. That's a huge per-screen average compared to the top film last weekend. The movie is set to expand nationwide on Christmas Day, so there's still time to check it out and see what all the fuss is about.