The Smashing Machine trailer: Dwayne Johnson is one of the most popular names in the film industry. ¡®The Rock¡¯, as WWE fans refer to him as, has impressed movie buffs with his comic timing and striking screen presence. He is now in the limelight because of his latest film, The Smashing Machine.?
The trailer of the sports drama is out and it has created a great deal of buzz among netizens. The film is based on the 2002 documentary of the same name and features Dwayne as MMA icon Mark Kerr.?
The trailer of The Smashing Machine is out, and it has become the talk of the town in no time. The video features Dwayne Johnson in the titular role and is touted to be a game-changer for him. He plays Mark Kerr in the biggie, and his transformation for this role is remarkable. The trailer suggests that this will be a gritty and hard-hitting biopic. However, not everyone is impressed by it. Some netizens took to X (formerly known as Twitter)? to express their opinions about the trailer.?
A user said that it would be better to watch the 2002 documentary as most of the scenes (featured in the trailer) are recreations of the ones seen in it.?
?Another one too echoed similar sentiments.
?One fan said he was shocked to see an Israeli flag in the trailer.?
Another netizen wondered if the trailer should have been given an ¡®R¡¯ rating because of the violence in it.?
The trailer comes at a time when WWE fans are criticising Dwayne for missing WrestleMania 41 despite the fact that he was an integral part of the John Cena-Cody Rhodes storyline.?
The Smashing Machine is a biographical sports drama directed by Benny Safdie. The film delves into the life of MMA legend Mark Kerr who left a strong impact on UFC. The film features Dwayne Johnson and Emily Blunt in the lead. The cast includes Ryan Bader, Bas Ruden, and?Oleksandr Usyk.
The Smashing Machine will hit the screens on October 3.
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