Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson spoke after taking tears at the world premiere of his new film The Smashing Machine at Venice Film Festival. The first screening of the film received a thunderous response, including a rare standing ovation of the public from the public, leaving the Hollywood star visibly emotional.
The rock then went to Instagram to share its reflections at the overwhelming moment. “I have the impression that dreams are something that we can contextualize. We imagine things and scenarios in our minds. It was far beyond my imagination and something that my heart had trouble understanding, “he wrote.
He added that the powerful response had touched not only for him, but also all the people involved in the project. “We were all deeply moved in our hearts. Benny, Emily, Mark and myself. Thank you Venice Film Festival #SMASHINGMACHINE. ”
The first of the breaking machine wins standing ovation
Directed by Benny Safdie, The Smashing Machine is one of the most anticipated projects in rock. The film tells the story of the UFC veteran, Mark Kerr, with Johnson undergoing a significant physical transformation for the role.
The projection of Venice stressed how the film was linked to the public, with applause which lasts 15 minutes in a row. The rock, known for its strong stoic presence, could not hold back its tears as the reaction took place.
On social networks, fans and criticisms praised his dedication to the role and courage that it took to enter a very different version of himself physically and emotionally.
Here’s why the rock is different now
For years, the rock has been recognized for its muscular construction, a look he has taken from his WWE days of wrestling in his Hollywood career. But for the breaking machine, the actor made the decision to stop, moving away from his brand physique.
The change surprised many fans, with recent images of red carpets showing a significantly different version of the star. His transformation is considered a step of his struggle character, with more and more speculation that he would never return to the WWE ring.
However, Johnson has not completely excluded the possibility. For the moment, his goal remains on the game and tell powerful stories like The Smashing Machine, which already seems ready to have an impact.
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