Overview
- Paul Rudd plays a wedding-band singer whose old song becomes a hit for a former boy-band star played by Nick Jonas, sparking a fight for credit.
- Festival critics praised the film’s emotional notes but cited thin comedy and uneven character work, with one review labeling it a misfire.
- Coverage highlighted the story’s timely questions about creative ownership, including its relevance to generative AI debates.
- At the premiere, John Carney saluted Austin icon Richard Linklater, crediting him with giving filmmakers permission to make movies.
- The SXSW selection runs 1 hour 38 minutes, is represented by WME, and is slated to open in theaters on June 5.