“The Smashing Machine” aims for the emotional grit of “The Wrestler” and makes an admirable attempt, but it hits many of the same notes with less precision, resulting in a film that feels like a shadow of the story it’s trying to emulate.


“The Smashing Machine” aims for the emotional grit of “The Wrestler” and makes an admirable attempt, but it hits many of the same notes with less precision, resulting in a film that feels like a shadow of the story it’s trying to emulate.
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