I thought i would enjoy it more but really, its evident how bloated it all felt and for a film about the corruption of the American dream, it like it went on and on having scenes that feel so unnecessary.
It adds unnecessary fluff to make itself look bigger then it actually.Josh safdie after making the same film 3 now should make something else.
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Marty Supreme
Dream big.
Rating
2.5 (2)
Release Date
12/19/2025Runtime
150 minsOverview
Marty Mauser, a young man with a dream no one respects, goes to hell and back in pursuit of greatness.
How It Feels
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A propulsive, darkly funny descent into the world of competitive table tennis that's really about one man's relentless pursuit of respect and status in 1950s New York. The film watches a driven protagonist's single-minded climb with a mixture of admiration and unsettling recognition of what that drive costs.
Mood
Defiant
Themes
AmbitionObsessionIdentityComing of age
Tone
Ironic
Pacing
Propulsive
Look
NaturalisticHigh-contrast
Structure
Linear
Reviews
Nothing is outright terrible, its serviceable and some elements like the score, some of the performances and cinematography are great yet the film left me feeling nothing on most of the things in it.
Im happy this is getting the acclaim its getting but...im gonna be honest I don't see why.
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