Power Ballad - Review
- Jack Aling
- May 26
- 1 min read
Updated: 2 days ago
Every Song I Ever Wrote in My Life is About You.
Review written by Jack Aling
Power Ballad is directed by John Carney and written by John Carney and Peter McDonald.
When Rick, a past-his-prime wedding singer, meets fading boy-band star Danny during a gig, the two bond over music. But when Danny turns one of Rick's songs into a hit that reignites his career, Rick sets out to reclaim the recognition he believes he deserves.
Power Ballad is another instalment in John Carney's "Music + Ireland" filmography, with a lot of heart and punk rock energy.
What could have been a generic 'power of music' film is elevated by its central performances and touching final act. It's an unfair advantage to cast Paul Rudd as your protagonist, as even if he was in the wrong, I'd probably find a way to root for him.
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