Overview
- Directed solo by Benny Safdie, the 2h04 drama stars Dwayne Johnson as Mark Kerr with Emily Blunt as Dawn Staples.
- Critics describe Johnson as nearly unrecognizable and note his most sensitive performance to date, prompting awards-season buzz.
- Blunt’s portrayal draws standout praise from multiple reviews, with some calling her work the film’s most compelling element.
- Coverage praises Safdie’s indie-rooted, character-focused direction while noting familiar sports-biopic beats and occasional narrative looseness.
- Johnson says he added about 15 kilograms of muscle and wore 22 prosthetics after working closely with the real Kerr; the film is now in theaters.