The Smashing Machine review

 


This movie is based on a true story bellows the intro of The Smashing Machine. And it with it taking place between a three year period between 1997 - 2000 it jumps back and forth between important moments and decisions of wrestler / fighter Mark Kerr. Its main endgame being a UFC tournament in Japan. Dawayne Johnson is unrecognisable as Mark Kerr in a performance that is as heavy as it is physical as it is emotional. There’s so many tender moments from Kerrs opioid addiction dragging him down to just wanting to be understood it’s all extremely engrossing. “A day without pain is like a day without sunshine” is one of many really impactful pieces of dialogue. 

When I first saw the trailer for this movie I couldn't believe Dwayne Johnson's transformation both visually and physically for this role. What I also did not expect to say coming out of it was that this performance is simply incredible. The raw emotion and vulnerability portrayed by Johnson is nothing short of breathtaking to watch unfold. It's easily the best ever performance by the man known as The Rock. It's most definitely award worthy and I really hope he gets some recognition come award season. Emily Blunt is also flawless here the relationship between her and Johnson's Kerr is powerful and emotional yet so, so tragic!


The Smashing Machine is a fascinating piece of cinema it really is. It's action packed too with plenty of fight scenes and in these scenes lay the most intense moments. On the other hand the way it tells its story slighty out of order was not at all needed and is the only hindrance in what is an otherwise really impactful movie. But that being said the movie does end on a really wholesome and sweet moment that makes The Smashing Machine quite brilliant!

★★★★


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