Dwayne Johnson Reacts To Smashing Machine Becoming A Flop
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Dwayne Johnson faces his fears in “The Smashing Machine,” a drama about MMA fighter Mark Kerr. Known for his confident persona in the ring and in the spotlight, Johnson says he was scared to tackle this vulnerable role.
Dwayne "The Rock'" Johnson has addressed the underwhelming opening weekend box office performance for his new film "The Smashing Machine."
In the film, Johnson plays real-life MMA legend Mark Kerr. Johnson sat in the makeup chair for two hours undergoing a transformation process that resulted in the cauliflower ears, a specific browbone piece and other prosthetics, plus hiding his tattoos.
Safdie opens the film with an almost Rocky III -like approach with a quick look at Kerr’s rise to fame as he lives up to the title of this movie by absolutely smashing his competition and looking like an unbeatable monster in the ring.
The Smashing Machine immerses audiences in a heartfelt drama elevated by Benny Safdie's direction and the performances by Dwayne Johnson and Emily Blunt.