'Genuinely Gobsmacked:' Why People Are Losing It Over Timothee Chalamet's 'Marty Supreme'

When Timothee Chalamet teamed up with A24 and director Josh Safdie for Marty Supreme, the expectations were heightened. However, when it was revealed that Chalamet had spent more than six years preparing for the film, followed by the actor's bold promotion, the intrigue reached another stratosphere. With the film officially releasing in theaters on Christmas Day, the anticipation has shifted to shock for many viewers and critics. Social media and early reviews are lighting up the internet, with so many notable reactions worth highlighting. Specifically regarding Chalamet's performance, the 30-year-old actor took things to a different level, even following impressive performances in Dune and Wonka, among others.

'Rocket Ride From Start to Finish:' Timothee Chalamet, 'Marty Supreme' Blow Viewers Away

There's no question that the overwhelming response to Marty Supreme was positive. Although it didn't necessarily hit the mark for every viewer, the official reviews of Safdie's film and Chalamet's performance were largely positive. However, the social media reactions were some of the best you'll find for a new movie.

As for the early official reviews, Marty Supreme has already earned a "Certified Fresh" tag, along with a stellar 95 percent critics' score on Rotten Tomatoes. The critics' score is based on 219 reviews, while the audience tally of 83 percent comes from more than 1,000 verified ratings.

Here are a few of the notable responses to Marty Supreme from Rotten Tomatoes:

• "Strap in and hold on, my loves. This film is a rocket ride from start to finish," wrote Dorothy Woodend from The Tyee.
• "In a true buzzer-beater finish, Marty Supreme is one of the best films of 2025," said Rua Fay of Cinemasters.
• "TImothee Chalamet's performance made me feel like I was running a marathon for 2 hours. The last 15 minutes of the film are especially intense and emotional," wrote Lauren Veneziani of WBAL-TV Baltimore.
• "Few actors could maintain consistency in a film like this, but Chalamet makes this high-wire act look effortless," added Michael Ward of Should I See It.

Those are just a handful of the official reviews, and, as you can imagine, the reactions to Marty Supreme on social media were even more explosive, featuring plenty of comical comments.

'Marty Supreme' Sent Social Media Into a Tailspin

Although social media featured a few more mixed reactions, it's fair to estimate that roughly 80-85 percent of the comments you'll come across under a thread about Marty Supreme were positive. When running through X alone, there was unprecedented praise for Chalamet's performance and the movie itself.

Along with blunt comments stating that Chalamet "got the sauce," and that viewers "walked out waiting to get a ping pong table," there were plenty of detailed responses that jumped off the page.

"Marty Supreme is the real f***ing deal. I’m still at a loss for words...I honestly can't recall a single moment where I wasn't completely locked in," wrote one viewer.

"The film is beautifully shot and edited, but what truly blew me away were the unbelievably tense table tennis sequences," the reaction continued. "And if that was really Chalamet playing in those scenes, I’m genuinely gobsmacked. One of 2025’s best. I loved this."

"Marty Supreme will likely be remembered as an American classic down the line. As Timothée Chalamet reaches the peak of his career, Odessa A'zion stands out as a pure talent. The year's flawless finale," read another response.

"Marty Supreme just blew my doors off. An exhilarating new American classic about being [an] idiot in your 20s. Chasing greatness at the expense of everyone else and leaving a wake of destruction behind you. Great needle drops and some fine pong!" added another viewer.

It's hard to ignore these reactions to a movie, especially when they come from both official review sites and several movie fans on social media. In the end, the storyline, acting performances across the board, and Chalamet's ability to thrive in such a unique role created a film that many believe perfectly wrapped up 2025.

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