John Carney

Few filmmakers harmonize emotions and melodies outside a standard musical as well as John Carney, who has a knack for stories of discordant relationships, star-crossed connections, and second chances, explored and resolved through music. Power Ballad isn’t about rocking the biggest stage but about defining success by what makes your heart sing.

Rick Power, is an aging suburban rocker dad working as a wedding singer with the Irish party group The Bride and Groove. He has a flash of greatness when he meets a fading boy band star, Danny Wilson, at a local gig. The two bond over their music and end up having a late-night jam session. From that sesh comes the smash hit song that propels Danny back into the spotlight and leaves Rick POWERless…legally. Crazy antics abound, themes of self-respect and ambition are explored, and there’s lots of great music…unless you aren’t a fan of Danny and Rick’s new hit…its played a lot.