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The film is orchestrated at perfect pitch

The director resembles a sniper who remains unseen, but whose presence can nonetheless be felt.

Gerard Barett's low-budget drama is marked out by raw performances and a strong empathy for its characters that help buoy up its downbeat subject matter.

Kurzel helps to put his two actors at the top of their game.

It takes its time to build but Pawel Pogorzelski's evocative cinematography will hold your attention in the meantime.

What could have been preachy is fascinating.

Taking care of business is rarely as emotional, but it's part of Power Ballad's exploration of authenticity.

Lacks a sense of danger

Carney simply loves the music of the era and adores these kids, and his affection is infectious.

The reality of enduring this 165-minute car-wreck is depressing in the extreme.

Subtle and powerful, Abrahmson shows how easy it is for things to turn sour even in the most privileged and upstanding environments.