While reviews of “The Smashing Machine” have been positive, with The Rock being praised for his performance, the film only took $6 million at the box office during its opening weekend. To call this a disaster would be an understatement, as the budget was $50 million, and it has raised questions about the wrestler’s ability to pack movie theaters going forward. Therefore, with news of the box office flop being reported by all the major movie websites, The Rock has decided he needs to acknowledge its disappointing performance, stating on Instagram, “In our storytelling world, you can’t control box office results.”
“The Smashing Machine” is based on the 2002 documentary of the same name, which tells the story of Mark Kerr, considered a pioneer in the world of MMA. However, it appears that many cinema-goers aren’t interested in the subject matter, even with one of the biggest names in Hollywood playing the leading role. And with it known, The Rock has already committed to the director’s next movie titled “Lizard Music,” where he plays an eccentric 70-year-old called Chicken Man, it appears the days of massive box office hits could be behind him.
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