‘The Smashing Machine’ review: The Rock is a revelation in the sweaty, bloody sports biopic  Time Out Worldwide Mon, 1st September 2025

Christopher Nolan Praises Dwayne Johnson, Says ‘Smashing Machine’ Will Be ‘Understood More Over Time’: ‘I Don’t Think You’ll See a Better Performance This Year or Most Other Years’  variety.com Wed, 15th October 2025

Christopher Nolan Defends Dwayne Johnson, Smashing Machine After Flop  The Hollywood Reporter Wed, 15th October 2025

Christopher Nolan on Dwayne Johnson in ‘The Smashing Machine’: 2025’s Best Performance — “The Movie Will Be Understood Over Time”  World of Reel Wed, 15th October 2025

The True Story of Mark Kerr and 'The Smashing Machine'  Time Magazine Fri, 5th September 2025

Smashing Time movie review & film summary review:  Roger Ebert Tue, 31st October 2017