‘Power Ballad’ Review: Paul Rudd and Nick Jonas Rule in John Carney’s Most Winning Pop-Music Drama Since ‘Once’
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This is a terrific story because of how much we believe it. Rudd makes Rick a fully felt presence, a gifted musician with a dad-rock swagger about him, who’s suddenly lost in the despair of seeing his dream of pop success achieved, only it’s now a nightmare. Talk about a mix of emotions!