The Smashing Machine

The story of legendary mixed martial arts & UFC fighter Mark Kerr.

There are good films and bad films everywhere, but the biopic genre comes with its own peculiar challenge. In India, across languages, most so-called biopics rarely stay true to reality. They are often diluted by political correctness, hero worship, or an overdose of cinematic masala - because for most audiences here, cinema is an escape first and an art form later. And that is not necessarily a flaw; it is simply how our storytelling culture works.

In contrast, Hollywood and European filmmakers tend to approach biopics with a stronger commitment to authenticity and emotional tr....