Power Ballad

Power Ballad is a charming music-based comedy starring Paul Rudd & Nick Jonas It’s funny but also about chasing dreams, self-doubt, & the power of someone believing in you.  Rudd is effortlessly amusing and impossible not to root for (even when he’s behaving badly) I…

SeanChandler

Guy who’s like I miss real rock music and the rock music is Coldplay.

JJ

Jonas and Rudd together have such a perfect, quirky chemistry. Heartfelt and entertaining through and through, and the final montage strikes a power chord.  SXSW 2026 Ranked 2026 Ranked

Tyler Whitmore

If Richard Linklater has the special formula for the chill hangout movie, John Carney has that same formula for the heartfelt musical comedy. Power Ballad is delightfully hilarious, but still leaves room for the much-needed emotional beats to shine. Enjoyed this a lot,…

moviemattk ✌🏻

Girl Dad Movie of the Year. As a crowdpleaser, this is a slam dunk. Carries its comedic and emotional beats with a spring in its step and an easy sort of confidence. Carney and Rudd make for a great creative pair here. Carney’s love for blending real world issues with music…

claira curtis

paul rudd CANT be a good singer on top of everything else what do you mean

cob

Cute!

Amanda the Jedi

The issue with making a movie about a mega-hit, chart-topping song is that you then actually have to write and record a song that could believably be a mega-hit, chart-topping song.

Jeff Zhang

Was looking forward to seeing this. Paul Rudd is just great, such a genuine, likeable guy. The story here is fun, lighthearted and engaging, sometimes takes itself a bit too seriously, but ultimately it’s well written and original. Was nice to see Ireland portrayed in a…

Cathal