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Power Ballad
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Why watch?
“Power Ballad ended up being one of the most fun and heartwarming experiences I have had in the cinema in quite some time. There’s just a lot of charm and charisma, silly jokes and stumbles of conscience and self. It’s a film that has the potential to lift up those on the lookout for some warmth without too much consequence. What a surprisingly lovely little late May treasure.”
Wendy Cook,
Head of Cinema
Hyde Park Pick: Power Ballad
When Rick (Paul Rudd), a past-his-prime wedding singer, meets fading boy-band star Danny (Nick Jonas) 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.
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“What makes “Power Ballad” a terrific film is how much we believe this story. Rudd makes Rick a fully felt presence, a gifted musician with a dad-rock swagger.”
Variety
“Like the catchiest pop hits, it’s a little bit familiar, a little bit unexpected and utterly, thrillingly satisfying.”
The Hollywood Reporter