The Smashing Machine (2025) (original) (raw)
In the late 1990s, up-and-coming mixed martial artist Mark Kerr aspires to become the greatest fighter in the world. However, he must also battle his opioid dependence and a volatile relationship with his girlfriend Dawn.
In the late 1990s, up-and-coming mixed martial artist Mark Kerr aspires to become the greatest fighter in the world. However, he must also battle his opioid dependence and a volatile relationship with his girlfriend Dawn. (less)
Director: Benny Safdie
Writer: Benny Safdie
Starring: Dwayne Johnson, Emily Blunt, Ryan Bader, Bas Rutten, Oleksandr Usyk, Kenny Rice
Producer: Benny Safdie
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| Nominee | |||
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| Golden Globe Awards | Best Supporting Actress | Emily Blunt | 2025 |
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Review by Brian Orndorf, October 1, 2025
7 / 10
Who is Mark Kerr? That�s the primary question in �The Smashing Machine,� with the end of the picture describing the former fighter as a �pioneer� in the world of mixed martial arts during its early growth period with global audiences. This information is arguably best served at the front of the film, but writer/director Benny Safdie isn�t too attentive to information about Kerr�s history in the feature, which isn�t a bio-pic, but a snapshot of a particularly turbulent time in the fighter�s life. �The Smashing Machine� is light on details, but it carries fantastic mood on occasion, getting into ...read more...
| | My rating | 6.7173% like it | | ----------- | --------------- |