Marty Supreme (7.7/10)

The acting here was excellent, and the cinematography was easily one of the film’s strongest qualities. Visually, it absolutely looked like an awards contender. But despite all the technical strengths, the movie itself felt messy and all over the place. I never found the story particularly engaging, and it struggled to hold my interest for long stretches. I can understand why it received Oscar attention, but I’m glad it ultimately didn’t take home the biggest awards. For me, this feels like one of those heavily marketed films that generates a lot of conversation in the moment but won’t leave much of a lasting impression a few years from now. That said, I have to give credit where it’s due: the final 15 minutes were fantastic. The ending finally delivered the emotional weight and intensity the rest of the film was building toward, and it easily stood out as the movie’s strongest stretch."Marty Mauser, a wily hustler with a dream no one respects, goes to hell and back in pursuit of greatness."