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"Power Ballad" - Review

Season 11

Mark isn't the most musical-movie inclined fan, but I’ve been known to enjoy one from time to time.


Ryan tends to be, tho.


Two of director John Carney’s previous films (Sing Street and Flora and Son) are, by any definition, great, and we both enjoyed the hell out of them.


Paul Rudd is a commodity best taken in manageable doses, and Nick Jonas is, put simply, not Mark's cup of tea.


With these two competing thoughts in my head, how then would we react to


POWER BALLAD


98 Minutes, Rated R

Written by John Carney, Peter McDonald

Directed by John Carney


Synopsis:

Rick, a washed-up wedding singer, and Danny, a fading boy band star, bond over music and a late-night jam session. When Danny turns Rick's song into a hit, Rick sets out to reclaim the recognition he believes he deserves.


Listen on to find out.


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