The Smashing Machine may not have been a box office knockout, but Dwayne Johnson ‘s turn as UFC fighter Mark Kerr has a big admirer in Christopher Nolan .

The Oppenheimer director lavished praise on Johnson during an interview with The Smashing Machine helmer Benny Safdie on The Director’s Cut , the Directors Guild of America’s podcast.

Nolan said the performance was “heartbreaking,” adding: “I think it’s an incredible performance. I don’t think you’ll see a better performance this year or most other years.”

Nolan and Johnson have not worked together, but they have spoken with admiration about each other’s work in the past. Nolan is a big fan of the Fast & Furious franchise, while Johnson has talked about the “amazing” experience of watching Oppenheimer in IMAX.

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