Rated R for language, sexual content, violence, and nudity

Table tennis is probably the last thing that comes to mind when you think of the subject of a thrilling sports biopic. But then again, Marty Supreme isn’t really your traditional sports biopic either. The role of Marty Mauser, an incredibly talented down-on-his-luck pingpong player, was a huge undertaking for Timothee Chalamet in his latest bid for the coveted “Best Actor” award.

Marty will do anything in pursuit of greatness, even when it means hurting people who care about him. He’s actually a pretty insufferable person, but as you watch him fail over and over again, you can’t help but respect his unrelenting hustle. At times, Marty’s complete and total confidence in himself feels disorientating, almost ridiculous — it’s just not the way normal people think. The film is fast-paced and gritty, reflecting the energy of 1950s New York, where it is primarily set.

The ping-pong itself is anxiety-inducing, feeling less like a game and more like a battle when Marty plays. From start to finish, Marty Supreme feels like a fever dream of one completely perplexing situation after another.

The supporting cast is phenomenal, with names you might be familiar with, like Kevin O’Leary and Tyler the Creator, delivering their first on-screen performances. Director Josh Safdie seems to squeeze the last bit of acting prowess out of every member of his cast. The tagline of the film is “Dream Big,” and the film leaves you wondering.

Do you have what it takes to dream as Marty did? Or are you a good person?