Power Ballad (2026) (original) (raw)
When Rick, a past-his-prime wedding singer, meets fading boy-band star Danny during a gig, the two bond over music and a late-night jam session. But when Danny turns one of Rick�s songs into the hit that reignites his career, Rick sets out to reclaim the recognition he believes he deserves - even if it means risking everything he cares about.
When Rick, a past-his-prime wedding singer, meets fading boy-band star Danny during a gig, the two bond over music and a late-night jam session. But when Danny turns one of Rick�s songs into the hit that reignites his career, Rick sets out to reclaim the recognition he believes he deserves - even if it means risking everything he cares about. (less)
Director: John Carney
Writers: John Carney, Peter McDonald
Starring: Paul Rudd, Nick Jonas, Jack Reynor, Havana Rose Liu, Naoimh Morgan, Rory Keenan
Producers: Anthony Bregman, John Carney, Peter Cron, Robert Walpole
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Review by Brian Orndorf, May 28, 2026
6 / 10
John Carney loves music. The director has been pursuing the celebration, liberation, and communication of music for quite some time now, exploring the strange power of songwriting in features such as �Once,� �Begin Again,� �Sing Street,� and �Flora and Son,� and he returns to familiar ground with �Power Ballad,� also co-scripting the picture with Peter McDonald. Instead of being delicate with the magic of musical alchemy, Carney gets a little more combative with his latest endeavor, following the struggles of a wedding singer who knows his song has been stolen by a pop star, only he can�t prov ...read more...
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