Even thought the Rock’s Smashing Machine movie wasn’t the critically-acclaimed or box-office hit that A24 was hoping for, the studio now has another chance to drum up excitement for The Smashing ...

This image released by A24 shows Dwayne Johnson in a scene from "The Smashing Machine." (Eric Zachanowich/A24 via AP) Benny Safdie’s “The Smashing Machine” isn’t what you think it is, especially if ...

Since its premiere in Venice, critics have praised A24’s “The Smashing Machine” as a bold performance for Dwayne Johnson, playing against the electrifying, blockbuster-fueled image he has built since ...

A24’s version takes a different approach. Director Benny Safdie, in his first solo directorial effort, draws from that documentary while expanding on Kerr’s inner world. Safdie worked closely with ...

This image released by A24 shows Dwayne Johnson in a scene from "The Smashing Machine." A24 via AP Benny Safdie’s “The Smashing Machine” showcases Dwayne Johnson in a dramatic role, playing real life ...

Benny Safdie's The Smashing Machine, which arrived in theaters last month, was a hit among critics and audiences, and it's now heading for home release so more people can enjoy the film on demand.

Johnson commands a big payday to star in films — and that usually makes sense given much of his box office track record. But this wasn’t a standard vehicle for the Rock, so he should have been willing ...

Benny Safdie’s “The Smashing Machine” isn’t what you think it is, especially if you think it’s a movie about a British guy who thinks his typewriter is the tops. “The Smashing Machine” would seem to ...