Before he was Dwayne Johnson the biggest movie star in the world, both literally and figuratively, he was “The Rock,” a third-generation pro wrestler for the WWF and WWE. Johnson only wrestled ...

I’ve made no secret of my frustration with how stale Dwayne Johnson has been as an actor in recent years, especially when it came to duds like Red One and Black Adam. His box office stardom isn’t as ...

“The Smashing Machine” recounts the success and struggles of Ultimate Fighting Championship champion Mark Kerr. Relying on his own professional wrestling background, Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson gives a ...

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If the film earns awards consideration in no other categories, “The Smashing Machine” should at least get a nod or two for wardrobe. The late 1990s and early 2000s were a hell of a time for men’s ...

Chris Gore and Alan Ng review "The Smashing Machine", now in theaters. Have a drink with us for Hollywood On the Rocks, ...

Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson has built his career on a charisma that’s larger-than-life and action-hero bravado. However, The Smashing Machine marks his first full-on dramatic role. It’s a significant ...

Dwayne Johnson gives the performance of his career in "The Smashing Machine." He plays mixed martial arts fighter Mark Kerr, and in the role Johnson is a completely different person, worlds away from ...

There’s a scene somewhere in the middle of The Smashing Machine that involves a knife, a cactus and a mild disagreement. It’s a light argument plenty of the audience will be familiar with. It’s likely ...

The Smashing Machine (2025) Film Review from the 50th Annual Toronto International Film Festival, a movie directed and written by Benny Safdie, and starring Dwayne Johnson, Emily Blunt, Lyndsey Gavin, ...