Dwayne Johnson, also known by his ring name The Rock, is a professional wrestler and actor who has become one of Hollywood's biggest stars. His movies have collectively earned over $14.9 billion worldwide, making him consistently one of the entertainment industry's highest-grossing and highest-paid actors.
Johnson made his movie debut in The Mummy Returns (2001), followed by his first leading role in The Scorpion King (2002). Over the years, Johnson has mostly starred in family films and action movies, such as The Game Plan (2007), Race to Witch Mountain (2009), Tooth Fairy (2010), Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle (2017), Jumanji: The Next Level (2019), and Jungle Cruise (2021).
He has also cultivated an image as an action star, starring in Journey 2: The Mysterious Island (2012), G.I. Joe: Retaliation (2013), Hercules (2014), Skyscraper (2018), San Andreas (2015), and Rampage (2018). Johnson has also shown comedic ability in the action comedies Get Smart (2008), Central Intelligence (2016), Baywatch (2017), and Red Notice (2021).
However, Johnson's new movie marks a distinct departure from his familiar brand of family fare and action films, showcasing his evolving artistry and potentially a new direction in his career.
The Smashing Machine Debuts With One Of Dwayne Johnson's Best RT Scores
The Smashing Machine has debuted with one of Dwayne Johnson's best Rotten Tomatoes scores. Written and directed by Benny Safdie (Good Time, Uncut Gems), the biographical sports drama stars Dwayne Johnson as the former amateur wrestler and MMA fighter Mark Kerr, following the peak of his career, which is also plagued with personal hardships.
The Smashing Machine's cast also includes Oscar nominee Emily Blunt (Oppenheimer) as Kerr's wife, Dawn Staples. MMA figures Ryan Bader, Bas Rutten, Oleksandr Usyk, Satoshi Ishii, James Moontasri, Stephen Quadros, Cyborg Abreu, Andre Tricoteux, and Marcus Aurélio also star.
Following its premiere at the Venice Film Festival on September 1, The Smashing Machine has debuted with a 94% score on Rotten Tomatoes. The movie only has 16 reviews at the time of writing, so its score should fluctuate as more are published. The Smashing Machine doesn't release in theaters until October 3, so it won't have an audience score until then.
What The Smashing Machine's Rotten Tomatoes Score Means For The Movie
Critics are unanimously praising The Smashing Machine as Dwayne Johnson's career-best performance. Across the reviews, he is described as unrecognizable, emotionally raw, and hauntingly vulnerable, anchoring the film's portrayal of Mark Kerr's rise and fall. While some note a few narrative flaws, Johnson's transformative performance elevates The Smashing Machine, making a compelling case for his first Oscar nomination. This is The Rock at his absolute finest.
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