Certainly not what I was expecting. This film is more about a terrible person conning his way through life, similar to the director’s previous work, Uncut Gems. Ping-pong is very secondary and barely featured in the film. It’s hard to root for Marty, as he isn’t a great person, but Timothée Chalamet brings enough charm to make the character at least bearable.
It’s a two-hour, anxiety-inducing ride as we watch every bad decision unfold. However, in the last 20 minutes, it suddenly decides it wants to be a sports film, delivering a “Rocky” style final act. The tonal shift feels a bit strange, but it makes for an exciting conclusion.
If you’re looking for an entertaining sports film, this isn’t it. If you want a stressful, high-kinetic rollercoaster ride, though, it’s definitely worth a watch.
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