Reel Perspectives January 24, 2026 A24 If you missed the critically acclaimed 2025 biographical film "The Smashing Machine," which stars Dwayne Johnson as former amateur wrestler and MMA fighter Mark Kerr, it is now available to stream on HBO Max. The film, praised by critics as Johnson's best performance to date, premiered on the streamer on Friday, January 23.   The film is written, directed, and produced by Benny Safdie, and premiered at the 82nd Venice International Film