'I don't think you'll see a better performance this year': Christopher Nolan has praised Dwayne Johnson's performance in The Smashing Machine
Christopher Nolan was very impressed with Dwayne Johnson's performance in The Smashing Machine and told director Benny Safdie that his movie about former wrestler Mark Kerr will be "understood" more over time despite disappointing box office figures.
Christopher Nolan has praised Dwayne Johnson's "incredible" performance in The Smashing Machine.
The Rock portrays former wrestler and MMA fighter Mark Kerr in the flick and the acclaimed filmmaker has suggested it is the best work he has seen on the big screen for some time.
Speaking with the movie's helmer Benny Safdie on The Director's Cut podcast, Nolan said: "I think it's an incredible performance. I don't think you'll see a better performance this year or most other years."
The Smashing Machine endured a disappointing opening weekend at the box office following its release earlier this month but Nolan feels that the film will earn greater appreciation over time.
The Interstellar helmer told Safdie: "Congratulations on the movie. It's a really remarkable and radical piece of work that will be understood more and more over time. I'm very proud to know you."
