'The Rock' In Tears: 15-Minute Standing Ovation Leaves Dwayne Johnson Weeping At Venice Film Festival

'The Rock' In Tears: 15-Minute Standing Ovation Leaves Dwayne Johnson Weeping At Venice Film Festival

Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson couldn’t hold back tears at the Venice Film Festival as his new movie, 'The Smashing Machine', received a 15-minute standing ovation. The wrestler-turned-actor, who stars as MMA legend Mark Kerr, was seen breaking down while his co-star Emily Blunt comforted him during the overwhelming applause. Directed by Benny Safdie, the sports drama has already sparked major Oscar buzz, with reactions being compared to Brendan Fras…

Dwayne Johnson and Emily Blunt walk the red carpet in Venice for 'The Smashing Machine'

Hollywood stars Dwayne Johnson and Emily Blunt walked the red carpet in Venice on Monday for the premiere of their latest film, 'The Smashing Machine.'

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‘The Smashing Machine’ Is The First Great Dwayne Johnson Film

A vulnerable, understated actor comes out from under The Rock in Benny Safdie's brilliant, surprising sports biopic about pioneering MMA fighter Mark Kerr.

Dwayne Johnson tipped for Oscar for playing UFC fighter Mark Kerr in The Smashing Machine

The Hollywood star plays UFC fighter Mark Kerr in his latest film The Smashing Machine.

The Smashing Machine review – Dwayne Johnson only possible casting as crisis-riddled UFC champ Mark Kerr

Former pro wrestler Johnson takes on the role of man-mountain Kerr who goes into meltdown when the unthinkable happens – he losesBenny Safdie has written and directed a solid bro drama for the UFC fanbase and maybe a little way beyond. It is about the central crisis in the life of man-mountain Mark Kerr, America’s pioneering MMA and ultimate fighting champ, who in 1997 found himself in the ring, or maybe the cage, with his demons after the unthi…