Overview
- New notices from The Forward and a five‑star Radio Times review praise Josh Safdie’s solo direction and the film’s breathless, high‑octane style.
- Timothée Chalamet’s lead turn is widely hailed, with reports noting months of training to play table‑tennis points convincingly on camera.
- Critics highlight rich Jewish thematic layers and moral complexity in a story very loosely inspired by ping‑pong great Marty Reisman.
- The ensemble pairs Gwyneth Paltrow, Fran Drescher and Odessa A’zion with unconventional choices including Kevin O’Leary and Tyler, The Creator.
- A24’s culture‑forward campaign, including a sold‑out New York merch pop‑up, is amplifying awards conversation ahead of the late‑December theatrical opening.