Dwayne Johnson is unrecognizable as Mark Kerr, a wrestler and MMA fighter who battles addiction, sobriety and a volatile relationship while trying to advance his career. We've seen these kinds of biopics countless times, but there is an earnestness to the performances and simplicity to the proceedings which makes it stand out from your garden variety star vehicles. It might not win any awards, but it's a brilliant showcase for this kind of raw intensity and proves that The Rock is made of tougher stuff. Based on a 2002 documentary, The Smashing Machine: The Life and Times of Extreme Fighter Mark Kerr.
3 stitches out of 5
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