'The Smashing Machine' review: Johnson shines in emotional role
The Smashing Machine showcases Dwayne Johnson in a career-defining role as Mark Kerr, a real-life MMA champion grappling with addiction, ego, and emotional collapse. The film eschews spectacle for intimacy, highlighting vulnerability, human frailty, and the toll of fame. Johnson's quietly devastating performance breaks his action-hero mold, leaving a lasting emotional impact.