Description
Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson smashes all expectations in the tailor-made-for-him role of MMA legend Mark ‘The Smashing Machine’ Kerr in this biopic on his many ups and downs throughout his career, both in and out of the ring. The Smashing Machine, written and directed by Benny Safdie, presents Mark Kerr’s story in a way which we’d call downright vulnerable and even heartwarming: perhaps not the words you would expect when describing a biopic about a mixed martial arts legend, but all the more worth it for cinephiles who usually avoid sports like the plague and die-hard sports fans alike.
Length
123 min.Spoken language
EnglishSubtitles
DutchDirector
Benny SafdiePremiere
National premiereActors
Dwayne Johnson, Emily Blunt, Whitney MooreThis film plays on
Independent: Selections
Films from established authors and independent makers with their own style. In this program, you will see the newest films from directors who have already established their place in the canon (and in our hearts). This program largely consists of previews and Dutch premieres of those films that we will be talking about for months to come. These films cannot be skipped!