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Culture Pick | ‘The Smashing Machine’ is a rollercoaster from Oscar-worthy to skip-worthy

With his first endeavor into the emotional world, Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson delivers a powerful performance in the independent biopic “The Smashing Machine,” a film driven by aesthetics and post-production magic. However, throughout its two hour runtime, the flashing lights, moving camera and even Johnson’s exceptional acting start to wear thin. The plot centers around Mark Kerr, played by Johnson, a former MMA fighter and two time UFC Heavyweig…
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The Crimson White broke the news in Tuscaloosa, United States on Thursday, October 16, 2025.
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