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‘Power Ballad’: Paul Rudd’s Comedic Cousin to ‘A Star Is Born’

Director John Carney asks questions about ambition, recognition, and self-worth without offering easy answers.
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‘Power Ballad’: Paul Rudd’s Comedic Cousin to ‘A Star Is Born’
Musicians Rick Power (Paul Rudd, R) and Danny Wilson (Nick Jonas) do a bit of collaboration in "Power Ballad." David Cleary/Lionsgate
Mark Jackson
Mark Jackson
Film Critic
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R | 1h 38m | Dramedy | 2026

In “Deadpool & Wolverine,” Deadpool (Ryan Reynolds) sees the skeletal remains of Ant Man in the desert and quips: “Huh. Paul Rudd finally aged.”
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Mark Jackson
Mark Jackson
Film Critic
Mark Jackson is the senior film critic for The Epoch Times and a Rotten Tomatoes-approved critic. Mark earned a bachelor's degree in philosophy from Williams College, followed by classical theater conservatory training, and has 20 years' experience as a New York professional actor. He narrated The Epoch Times audiobook "How the Specter of Communism Is Ruling Our World," available on iTunes, Audible, and YouTube. Mark is featured in the book "How to Be a Film Critic in Five Easy Lessons" by Christopher K. Brooks. In addition to films, he enjoys Harley-Davidsons, rock-climbing, qigong, martial arts, and human rights activism.
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