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The Smashing Machine
20256.4
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.
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Who would love this
- ♥Fans of Benny Safdie's directorial style and his previous works.
- ♥Viewers interested in realistic, character-driven sports dramas that eschew clichés.
- ♥Those who appreciate Dwayne Johnson in more dramatic, less action-hero roles.
- ♥Audiences interested in the personal struggles and "will to fight" of athletes.
Who might not
- ✗Viewers expecting a typical, high-energy Dwayne Johnson action film.
- ✗Those who prefer immersive, visceral fight sequences in sports movies.
- ✗Audiences looking for a straightforward, triumphant sports biopic.
- ✗Viewers who find observational filmmaking less engaging than direct narrative immersion.
