Movie Club Preview Brisbane: The Smashing Machine

Enter the ring... Fresh off debuting to a 15-minute standing ovation at its Venice Film Festival premiere, be one of the first to witness Benny Safdie's knock-out A24 sports biopic, The Smashing Machine - starring a revelatory Dwayne Johnson in a performace critics are praising as 'Oscar-Worthy'.

Genre-bending writer-director Benny Safdie (Uncut Gems) reunites with indie film favourite, A24, for the highly anticipated drama that packs a punch, The Smashing Machine, starring real-life WWE champion Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson in the career-defining role of UFC legend Mark Kerr.

In the late 90s, a campaign is set up to have the brutal Ultimate Fighting Championship banned, turning all eyes to the competition and its competitors. Up-and-coming fighter Mark Kerr (Johnson) reaches all-time career peaks under the glorious spotlight. Though personal struggles with addiction, winning and love disrupt his trajectory as the balance between man and machine turns red.

Based on the unforgettable true story, the visceral biopic explores both Kerr and his sport, chronicling the heights and trials of the fight and fighter as they both became a worldwide phenomenon. Johnson’s newly found dramatic edge is matched by his Jungle Cruise co-star and Oscar-nominee, Emily Blunt (Oppenheimer), with electrifying chemistry that has audiences buzzing. Incredibly immersive, visually thrilling, and promising to evoke a roller coaster of emotions, Safdie continues to push the envelope, delivering an awe-inspiring story that feels genuinely raw and authentic.

EVENT DETAILS:
Wednesday, October 1 | 6:30pm Film

GENERAL PRICING:
Palace Movie Club (max 2): $12
Palace Golden Club (max 2): $10