The movie hasn’t been doing well in cinemas. Now, its lead actor, Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson, has addressed the negative reactions to the film.
Johnson addressed the film *The Smashing Machine*’s disappointing opening weekend on Instagram. He expressed gratitude to those who had seen it, writing, “Thank you to everyone who has watched *The Smashing Machine*.” He explained that while you can’t influence how a movie performs in theaters, you *can* control your own dedication and how fully you immerse yourself in a role, and he always welcomes that challenge. Johnson added that making the film was a transformative experience for him.
Directed by Benny Safdie and inspired by the 2002 documentary *The Smashing Machine*, this film puts you in the shoes of Mark Kerr, a pioneer of mixed martial arts. It follows Kerr’s brief but impactful career in the Pride Fighting Championships, starting in 1999.
Despite being a relatively unknown fighter, Kerr significantly impacted the world of MMA, a fact highlighted by the film *The Smashing Machine*. However, despite positive reviews, the movie hasn’t been a commercial success. As of now, it’s earned just over $6 million at the box office, far short of its $50 million production cost.
Even though *The Smashing Machine* didn’t have a strong opening in theaters, critics and audiences seem to love it. The film has a 73% rating from critics on Rotten Tomatoes, based on 235 reviews, and a 77% approval rating from users, based on 250 reviews.
Johnson was Initially Scared To Play Kerr
Johnson recently shared that he was initially afraid to accept the role, admitting it was a genuinely scary experience. He confessed he hadn’t felt that level of doubt in a long time, questioning whether he was capable of taking on the challenge. He then realized his fear might have been holding back opportunities for him.
He’s become well-known for wanting this for a long time. He mentioned Benny Safdie, the writer and director of *The Smashing Machine*, and his co-star Emily Blunt, adding that they’ve long discussed how Hollywood has become overly focused on box office numbers.
Johnson explained that focusing too much on box office numbers can be limiting. It can create a strong expectation of what you ‘should’ be doing, essentially boxing you into a specific type of role or film – what Hollywood expects from you.
The Smashing Machine is currently playing in theaters.
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2025-10-07 15:36