Thursday, May 28, 2026
Power Ballad
This is director John Carney’s (“Once” & “Sing Street”) & Paul Rudd’s version of The Wedding Singer. Two singer/songwriters paths are about to be crossed. Rick Power (Paul Rudd) is struggling to make a living singing with his band at wedding receptions. He came to Ireland with his former band to play, married an Irish girl, & stayed. Danny Wilson (Nick Jonas) is a washed up former boy band member trying to make it as a solo act. They meet at a wedding reception, chill together afterwards, get a little high & drunk, and have a jam session. They part friends. Months later, Danny makes it big with one of the jam songs… a song that Rick wrote. When Rick tries to tell everyone that this is his multi-million dollar song, no one believes him. This musical comedy drama is about Rick’s quest for recognition. Who is right in this situation? Does Rick want revenge? What is the significance of this song? This is perhaps Rudd’s finest performance.
Alien gives it 3 “The Song I️ Wrote (Without You)” stars out of 4.
