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Dwayne Johnson’s ‘The Smashing Machine’ Delivers TKO at Venice World Premiere, 15-Minute Ovation

Benny Safdie’s A24 film casts Johnson as legendary mixed martial arts and UFC fighter Mark Kerr, who was in attendance at the Venice premiere, as was star Emily Blunt.

‘The Smashing Machine’ Venice Film Festival Review: A Split Decision for Dwayne Johnson and Benny Safdie’s UFC Biopic

Benny Safdie’s first solo feature, The Smashing Machine, may appear as disarmingly simple as the sports movie formula. But he has high-minded aspirations with his portrait of early UFC pioneer Mark ...