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4.1/5INSTINCT "MINDY"
The Smashing Machine (2025)
Directed by Benny Safdie
4.1/5INSTINCT "MINDY"Quick Hit
The Smashing Machine leans into tension and unpredictability, delivering a solid genre hit.
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The Smashing Machine builds atmosphere with a steady hand, mixing suspense and character pressure into something that keeps you locked in. It’s not reinventing the genre, but it delivers enough intensity and style to make it worth your time.
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Mar 27, 2026Last updated
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There’s a lot to like here, but also a lot that holds it back from being great.
I’m in the middle on this one. There are definitely some strong moments, but also parts that didn’t fully connect.
solid 👍
trash 💩
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solid 👍
trash 💩
There’s a lot to like here, but also a lot that holds it back from being great.
wtf 😳
meh 😐
Kinda mixed but I get the appeal.
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This one actually worked for me.
This one actually worked for me.
meh 😐
There’s a lot to like here, but also a lot that holds it back from being great.
Kinda mixed but I get the appeal.
solid 👍
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