Dwayne Johnson’s best movies have shown just what a talent he is, as they showcase his comedic timing, physical presence and that smolder. Yet, when he made The Smashing Machine, A24's mixed martial arts biopic on Mark Kerr, it was considered a dramatic breakthrough for the man long known as The Rock. Following the success of Benny Safdie’s movie, Johnson received his first standing ovation at a film festival, and the actor didn't hold back about crying during the event.
For someone who was hilariously worried he wouldn’t get a standing ovation, Dwayne Johnson’s dream came true at the Venice Film Festival, where he was met with 16 minutes of applause from the festival’s attendees. During a sit-down interview with Esquire, the Jumanji star revisited that beautiful moment and humorously poked fun at himself:
