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Critics Praise Dwayne Johnson in 'The Smashing Machine'
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Critics Praise Dwayne Johnson in 'The Smashing Machine'

The first reviews for 'The Smashing Machine,' directed by Benny Safdie, highlight Dwayne Johnson's remarkable performance in this sports biopic. The film, which explores the life of fighter Mark Kerr during the UFC's no-holds-barred era, offers a unique and intimate perspective, diverging from traditional sports narratives.

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