I needed a short escape on a dreary, rainy Friday and treated myself to a movie - Power Ballad. This is a small film with a big heart. It's a bit less than two hours - hooray. It stars Paul Rudd and Nick Jonas - two pleasant cuties. It has some music, laughs, and is just entertaining.
Paul Rudd (Rick Power) was a former star in a decent band. After he married an Irish woman, had a kid, and took off a year, he lost that gig. Since then, he's the lead singer in an Irish wedding band. It's a living - a human jukebox.
The latest gig is at a very fancy Irish castle and turns out a groom's best friend is Danny Wilson (Nick Jonas) - a former boy band superstar who's not found his next groove. After the show, Rick and Danny end up talking music, playing some tunes, and noodling on a song. No big deal. "It's been fun"
Six months later, Rick hears his song "How to Write a Song (Without You)", only it's a massive hit by Danny Wilson. Say what?
Here's where some hijinks ensue. Rick just wants some credit and some payment for his song. Danny's manager gives Rick the "buzz-off" and "do you have any proof"? I won't tell more except Rick and one of his Irish bandmates head to the U.S. to find and confront Danny.
Power Ballad is about music, art, integrity, and family. Rick wants his wife and teen daughter to be proud of him. Deep in his soul, he knows he's a good songwriter. He wants the acknowledgment. And then there's Danny who can really interpret a song - put the soul into the tune.
I predict this film will not stay in theaters long. It's a "little film". Look for it on streaming and thank me for a pleasant two hours.
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