Gofrixty [1 September 2025] – Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson is making headlines with his powerful new role in The Smashing Machine. The project, which has just showed at the 2025 Venice Film Festival, is already generating awards season buzz and was lauded for providing a side of Johnson that we’ve never really seen before.
The movie, directed by Benny Safdie, follows Mark Kerr, a former U.F.C. winner, as he struggles not only inside the ring but in his everyday life. Johnson is unrecognisable, sporting a new look for his character and clearly taking on a new pattern of role, getting away from the action hero persona and giving it his all on this occasion with a hard hitting, emotional performance.
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Featuring Emily Blunt, the movie doesn’t shy away from the struggles, victories and harsh truths of a fighter’s life. With their sizzling on-screen chemistry and strong performances, the film is generating huge buzz, making it one of the most eagerly awaited movies of the year.
