The Smashing Machine - MOVIE REVIEW

Dwayne Johnson is officially turning a page in his career as he stars in an A24 movie, now out in theaters! Benny Safdie's The Smashing Machine, which tells the real-life story of wrestler Mark Kerr. I've been looking forward to Benny Safdie's next movie for years, since I was a big fan of his collaborations with his brother - especially their work on Good Time. And I, despite how silly this sounds, have been rooting for The Rock. I've been enjoying him in movies since I was a kid and has always, like Benny Safdie, had an inkling that he had more in him than play The Rock in every movie. There's also been some surprising OSCAR buzz for his performance in this movie. Is it warranted? Find out in this review! The Smashing Machine: Written and Directed by: Benny Safdie Produced by: Eli Bush, Dany Garcia, Hiram Garcia, Dwayne Johnson, David Koplan, Benny Safdie Executive Producer: Tracey Landon Music by: Nala Sinephro Director of Photography: Maceo Bishop Edited by: Benny Safdie Casting by: Jennifer Venditti Production Design by: James Chinlund Costume Design by: Heidi Bivens Cast: Dwayne Johnson, Emily Blunt Synopsis: The story of legendary mixed martial arts & UFC fighter Mark Kerr.