Review: ‘Power Ballad’ is a one-scene wonder with a terrific start and a sloppy second act

Review: ‘Power Ballad’ is a one-scene wonder with a terrific start and a sloppy second act

“Power Ballad” is a cynical, sloppy comedy about a wedding singer (Paul Rudd) and a pop titan (Nick Jonas) who drunkenly tinker with an unfinished song, then squabble over who gets custody when it becomes a hit. Disharmony is a new chord for filmmaker John Carney, who has specialized in films about collaboration since his … Read more