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Movie Review: 'Power Ballad' Follows a Weak Nick Jonas/Paul Rudd Feud
The John Carney film follows a wedding singer whose original song becomes a hit, raising questions of authorship and creativity after critics praised its feel-good tone.
- On Friday, 'Power Ballad' opens in select theaters, starring Paul Rudd and Nick Jonas in director John Carney's exploration of creativity and the music industry.
- Rick Power, an American expat wedding singer in Dublin, bonds with pop star Danny Wilson during an impromptu late-night jam session where Rick shares an original, unfinished song.
- Danny records the track, 'How to Write a Song ,' which becomes a massive international hit; Rick discovers months later his song was used without credit or compensation.
- Rick attempts to confront Danny but is blocked by manager Mac Darling, who threatens legal retaliation, causing Rick's obsession to strain relationships with his wife, Rachel, and best friend, Sandy.
- Lionsgate will expand 'Power Ballad' nationwide on June 5, while critics praised its feel-good vibe but noted the film leaves provocative themes about the music industry underdeveloped.
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‘Power Ballad’ Review: John Carney Wonders If a Song Can Also Ruin Your Life
John Carney loves to play his greatest hits. It no longer feels novel to point out that the Irish filmmaker launched his career with a movie called “Once” and then proceeded to tell the exact same story for a second time on his sophomore film “Begin Again.” Now that he’s done the routine a few more times, we can’t even joke that the movie should have been called “Twice.” But charges of unoriginality will always fall on deaf ears when the movies …
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