All articles tagged with #the smashing machine
Originally Published 8 days ago — by Variety
Dwayne Johnson reflects on his abusive childhood and how confronting his past through acting, especially in the film 'The Smashing Machine,' has been a freeing experience, allowing him to explore deeper emotional roles beyond his typical blockbuster persona.
Originally Published 9 days ago — by Variety
The article highlights the top movies available for streaming in January 2026, including new releases like 'The Smashing Machine,' 'If I Had Legs I’d Kick You,' and 'Tron: Ares,' as well as notable films from 2025 now streaming on platforms like HBO Max, Netflix, Disney+, Hulu, and Prime Video, offering a mix of Oscar contenders, action, comedy, and animated films.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by Variety
Dwayne Johnson received high praise from Christopher Nolan for his performance in 'The Smashing Machine,' which deeply moved him and marked a significant artistic shift, inspiring him to pursue more personal projects beyond his typical blockbuster roles, amidst a challenging box office environment for mid-budget dramas.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by Variety
Dwayne Johnson received high praise from Christopher Nolan for his performance in 'The Smashing Machine,' a film that marked a significant artistic shift for him, and despite its underwhelming box office debut, Johnson is inspired and committed to making more personal projects that challenge him and resonate with audiences.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by The Hollywood Reporter
Dwayne Johnson discusses his career transformation from wrestling to acting, highlighting his recent challenging role in 'The Smashing Machine' which earned critical acclaim but underperformed at the box office, and reflects on his journey, cultural roots, and future projects like 'Jumanji 3' and 'Moana' sequels.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by Variety
Christopher Nolan praised Dwayne Johnson's performance in 'The Smashing Machine,' calling it one of the best of the year and highlighting its emotional depth, while also acknowledging the film's challenging box office performance and Johnson's dedication to his craft.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by The Washington Post
Dwayne Johnson undergoes a striking transformation into MMA fighter Mark Kerr for the movie 'The Smashing Machine,' creating a visual illusion that makes him look both like himself and a different person.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by The Hollywood Reporter
Dwayne Johnson expressed pride in his role in the film 'The Smashing Machine,' despite its lowest box office debut of $6 million, emphasizing that he cannot control box office results but can control his performance and commitment to the craft.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by Variety
Dwayne Johnson's film 'The Smashing Machine' had the worst opening of his career, earning $5.9 million domestically, but he remains positive, emphasizing the importance of performance over box office results and praising the director Benny Safdie.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by Syracuse.com
A biopic starring Dwayne Johnson about Syracuse alumnus Mark Kerr, titled 'The Smashing Machine,' opened poorly at the box office with only $6 million, marking the worst opening of Johnson's career, despite critical acclaim and a high production budget, due to factors like limited international appeal and audience preferences.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by Variety
Dwayne Johnson's film 'The Smashing Machine' flopped at the box office, earning only $6 million on a $50 million budget due to audience mismatch, poor word-of-mouth, and limited international appeal, marking a career-worst debut for the star.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by Cageside Seats
Dwayne Johnson's film 'The Smashing Machine' flopped with a $6 million opening, the worst of his career, while Taylor Swift's 'The Official Release Party of a Showgirl' dominated the box office with $33 million. Despite the film's poor performance, Johnson received praise at the Venice Film Festival and remains financially secure, with potential future earnings from wrestling events.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by AV Club
Taylor Swift's theatrical event 'The Life Of A Showgirl' and album sales have achieved unprecedented success, dominating the box office and music charts, while Dwayne Johnson's 'The Smashing Machine' underperformed with its lowest debut ever.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by ComicBookMovie.com
The weekend's box office is dominated by Taylor Swift's new release, which is expected to outperform Disney's Avatar re-release and The Rock's The Smashing Machine, marking a shift in box office dynamics and challenging The Rock's recent box office struggles.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by ESPN
Dwayne Johnson transformed into MMA fighter Mark Kerr for the film 'The Smashing Machine,' undergoing extensive physical and emotional preparation, including a rigorous MMA training camp and detailed makeup work, resulting in one of his most acclaimed performances that deeply resonated with Kerr and his family.