Marty Supreme has already raced its way into pretty much every best movie of the year list and seems like it might be the career-defining performance that nabs Timothée Chalamet his first Oscar. But why are people so into this film – and does it really live up to the hype?

Lets dig into how this film about a ping pong champion manages to take us on a wild ride while also uncovering truths about the American Dream and the quest to fulfill one’s destiny at any cost.