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The Smashing Machine Review

The Smashing Machine Review

Update: 2025-10-09
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The Venice Film Festival went wild for Benny Safdie’s The Smashing Machine, based on the life and struggles of MMA/UFC Fighter Mark Kerr. When the film opened in theaters last weekend, however, the box office was a huge disappointment. What is the decision of The Long Take Review crew? Host Jen Sopchockchai is joined by Greg Cass and Antonio Elefano to discuss the Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson showcase.

We go into SPOILER MODE at the 19:25 minute mark. If you don’t want to go another round, you can listen safely until then.

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The Smashing Machine Review

The Smashing Machine Review

Jen Sopchockchai Bankard, Greg, and Antonio Elefano