Oscar-winning filmmaker Christopher Nolan recently applauded Dwayne Johnson's dramatic performance in his movie The Smashing Machine . The MMA movie dramatizes Mark Kerr's life as an MMA fighter, showcasing his career highs and personal lows. The A24 film takes place between the late 90s to early 2000s, depicting his struggles with substance abuse and a turbulent relationship with his then-girlfriend, Dawn Staples (Emilu Blunt).

At the DGA theater in Los Angeles, Nolan was part of a Q&A session, where he discussed The Smashing Machine with director Benny Safdie. While talking about the movie's development and its stars, Johnson's performance as Kerr became the focus, in which Nolan said the following: “ It’s heartbreaking. I think it’s an incredible performance. I don’t think you

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