New York Post

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

When it came to playing the brutal, battered and drug addled UFC fighter Mark Kerr in his new movie, “The Smashing Machine,” Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson agreed to a hard bargain. It was clear that there ...
The New York Times

What Dwayne ‘the Rock’ Johnson Knows About Pain

In “The Smashing Machine,” the actor gives a new kind of performance, one that required him to face his fears. Credit... Supported by By Sam Anderson Photographs by Jack Davison The first really ...

Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson reacts to ‘Smashing Machine’ flopping at the box office

Dwayne Johnson isn’t looking to throw punches. The actor, 53, starred as real-life MMA fighter Mark Kerr in the sports drama “Smashing Machine.” The project, directed by Benny Safdie, follows Mark ...

Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson’s 50 Movies, Ranked From Worst to Best

With the Rock back in theaters with 'The Smashing Machine,' THR takes a look at all 50 of his films to see how they stack up ...