Overview

• The biopic about MMA pioneer Mark Kerr opened in Brazilian cinemas on October 2.
• Dwayne Johnson’s performance is widely highlighted by critics as a striking departure from his action persona.
• O Globo praises the film for avoiding sports-biopic clichés and commends Johnson’s nuanced portrayal.
• G1 finds the narrative sluggish and unfocused despite strong work from Johnson and Emily Blunt.
• Awards chatter notes a possible first Oscar nomination for Johnson, though coverage emphasizes that it remains uncertain.