With 'The Smashing Machine,' Dwayne Johnson makes a prestige pivot. Can 'The Rock' be taken seriously?

In The Smashing Machine, Dwayne “the Rock” Johnson is battered and defeated — in bloody fights by his opponents in the ring, and in quiet moments by the world. In the movie he plays real-life UFC ...

Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson took real punches to the face to keep ‘The Smashing Machine’ authentic

In the spirit of maintaining authenticity, director Benny Safdie and The Rock made a pact that is virtually unheard of for a ...
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EXCLUSIVE: How Oscar Snobbery Means Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson Will NEVER Win an Academy Award — Despite Critics Hailing His Performance in 'Smashing Machine'

Dwayne Johnson's transformation in Benny Safdie's The Smashing Machine has drawn standing ovations and critical acclaim – yet insiders tell RadarOnline.com "deep-rooted Oscar prejudice" against ...

Dwayne Johnson Ditches The Rock For Acting Glory In “The Smashing Machine”

Dwayne Johnson delivers the most transformative and emotionally raw performance of his career in "The Smashing Machine," a ...