‘The Smashing Machine’s’ Baffling Ending Proves Dwayne Johnson Was Wrong for the Role

‘The Smashing Machine’s’ Baffling Ending Proves Dwayne Johnson Was Wrong for the Role

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Dwayne Johnson’s dramatic turn in The Smashing Machine was a pretty easy sell. A talented actor, whom we had all watched ascend to box-office stardom, wanted to take on something more grounded. The man wanted to act without relying on an overabundance of green screen and shirt pockets. Great! We all know he’s capable of it, but we have watched him languish (predominantly) in poorly constructed action slop.

I was excited to see Johnson pull himself out of that muck. I was ready to enjoy The Smashing Machine , and even ended a long day with a very late night in an attempt to do so. Opening night! A good friend by my side. Taco Bell in my belly