Summary
Dwayne Johnson's new film, "The Smashing Machine," did not perform well in theaters, earning only $5.9 million in the U.S. The movie, which is a sports drama about MMA fighter Mark Kerr, was a passion project for Johnson and marked a rare dramatic role for him. Despite the poor box office results, Johnson emphasized his dedication to the role and the impact the film had on his life.
Key Facts
- "The Smashing Machine," about MMA legend Mark Kerr, earned $5.9 million at the U.S. box office.
- The film had a production budget of $50 million and was expected to do better in its opening weekend.
- Dwayne Johnson, known for action films like Fast & Furious, took on a dramatic role in this movie.
- The film received positive reviews at the Venice Film Festival but didn't attract large audiences.
- The movie was based on a 2002 documentary about Mark Kerr's life and struggles, including substance abuse.
- Audience tracking showed 70% of U.S. viewers were male and 64% were aged 18 to 36.
- Many audience members were unhappy with the lack of action scenes, giving the movie a "B-" grade.
