“Marty Supreme” Electrifies New York Film Festival Premiere, Timothée Chalamet’s Performance Hailed as Career Best
New York, NY – Josh Safdie‘s solo directorial effort, “Marty Supreme,” ignited the 63rd New York Film Festival with its premiere Monday, drawing overwhelmingly positive reactions and immediate Oscar buzz for star Timothée chalamet. The A24 release, kept as a secret screening, is being described as a “wild rush of nonstop adrenaline” and a potential career high for Chalamet, echoing the intensity of Safdie’s previous work, “Uncut Gems.”
The film,a maximalist and synth-fueled production,centers on an unnamed protagonist played by Chalamet,and has been lauded as a uniquely New York story,complete with a memorable canine co-star. Critics are already predicting a Best Actor nomination for Chalamet, with some comparing his performance to Leonardo DiCaprio in “The Wolf of Wall Street.” The film’s impact extends beyond individual accolades,possibly solidifying Safdie’s position as a leading voice in contemporary cinema and further elevating A24’s reputation for groundbreaking and critically acclaimed films.
Early reactions from attendees and film critics flooded social media following the screening. Jake Coyle of the Associated Press called the film “the most personal movie Josh Safdie has made,” praising it as “a madcap ode to strivers” and “a good dog movie.” Anne Thompson, film critic and editor at Indiewire, described the film as delivering a “no-holds-barred performance” from Chalamet, stating he “will be nominated for sure.”
Josh (@Nuslerosh) on X (formerly Twitter) declared “Marty Supreme is pure electricity,” adding that Chalamet delivers a “career-best performance” and calling it “one of the year’s very best.” Joe Calabrese also shared a photo from the premiere, noting the enthusiastic reception. The film’s relentless energy and Chalamet’s immersive performance appear to be the defining characteristics driving the initial praise.
