
Power Ballad Review: Rudd and Jonas Are Fun to Watch Together
Paul Rudd and Nick Jonas are fun to watch as two musicians sharing a song. Their later dispute is less convincing, especially after the story moves to Los Angeles.


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A Dublin wedding singer discovers that a song he shared with a famous musician has become a hit without his writing credit.
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Paul Rudd and Nick Jonas are fun to watch as two musicians sharing a song. Their later dispute is less convincing, especially after the story moves to Los Angeles.
By Milo Cross
Paul Rudd plays wedding singer Rick Power and Nick Jonas plays former boy-band star Danny Wilson in John Carney’s music comedy. The cast includes Peter McDonald, Marcella Plunkett, Beth Fallon, Jack Reynor and Havana Rose Liu. Written by Carney and McDonald. US wide release: June 5, 2026. Approximately 98 minutes; rated R for language throughout and some drug use.
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Paul Rudd and Nick Jonas are fun to watch as two musicians sharing a song. Their later dispute is less convincing, especially after the story moves to Los Angeles.
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