Robert Downey Jr., Jamie Foxx, Catherine Keener
Journalist Steve Lopez discovers Nathaniel Anthony Ayers , a former classical music prodigy, playing his cello on the streets of L.A. As Lopez endeavors to help the homeless man find his way back, a u...( read more
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DVD Release Date: August 4, 2009
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October 4, 2009''Beauty is art, music is beauty.''
A Los Angeles journalist befriends a homeless Julliard-trained musician, while looking for a new article for the paper.
Jamie Foxx: Nathaniel Ayers
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October 4, 2009Great cast. Based on a true story where a columnist (Robert) writes a column on a homeless man (Jamie) who was a talented celloist. The movie sees Robert trying to get Jamie back into ordinary society. It deals very sensitively with mental health issues. Good movie.
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September 21, 2009At times deeply moving and incredibly beautiful, I only refrained from giving this movie 4.5 stars because it hit a bit of a "drag snag" in the third quarter. Nevertheless, it definitely brings to light many issues that are so often swept under the rug.
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September 15, 2009It's not horrible but there's just really nothing here worth noting. I really can't think of anything positive to say about it.
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August 23, 2009Following his Academy Award nominated period piece, "Atonement", director Joe Wright points his camera at the homeless men and women living on the forgotten streets of Los Angeles.
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November 8, 2009Robert Downey Jr is flawless in his interpretation of Steve Lopez, the LA Times reporter who told the world the true story of his difficult but moving relationship with Jamie Foxx' character--schizophrenic musical genius Nathaniel Ayers. Downey is calm and understated throughout...( read more)
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November 5, 2009I really liked Robert Downey Jr and Jamie Foxx in this. They both played their parts very well. Robert is both very serious and funny in this. There were some moments where I laughed watching this. And Jamie is such an amazing actor. I was very impressed with him. I liked the sto...( read more)
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November 2, 2009This movie is okay.The performances are solid and the story is good as well.
Critic Reviews
April 24, 2009
Amy Biancolli, Houston Chronicle
April 24, 2009
Liam Lacey, Globe and Mail
It's a journey full of good intentions, but also some dubious decisions. full review
April 24, 2009
Stephanie Zacharek, Salon.com
In the end, The Soloist is about how unknowable other people really are -- an idea that's terrifying until you step back and see the wonder of it. full review
April 24, 2009
Pete Hammond, Hollywood.com
This poignant true story is worthwhile but oddly unsatisfying. full review
April 24, 2009
Claudia Puig, USA Today
While the narrative occasionally falters, The Soloist wisely avoids the pitfalls of the inspirational biopic by not tidily sewing things up. Instead, it presents a moving tribute to friendship and the... full review
April 23, 2009
Peter Travers, Rolling Stone
In the end, The Soloist isn't about BIG MOMENTS, it's about the grace notes, the kind that stay with you. full review
April 23, 2009
Colin Covert, The Minneapolis Star Tribune
The Soloist is pitch-perfect, a sensitive rendering of challenging social and emotional themes. full review
April 23, 2009
Moira MacDonald, Seattle Times
Tough-minded yet often touching, The Soloist works precisely because it doesn't go where we think it's going to go. full review
April 23, 2009
Ty Burr, Boston Globe
The movie, for all its flaws, reminds us that everyone is worth catching, but it's the actors who best embody that message. They go the full human being. full review
April 23, 2009
Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times
The Soloist has all the elements of an uplifting drama, except for the uplift. The story is compelling, the actors are in place, but I was never sure what the filmmakers wanted me to feel about it. full review
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May 8, 2009I ABSOLUTELY loved this movie!!!!It is a beautiful movie indded,and I will be seeing it again!!!!!
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April 15, 2009I can't wait to see it either! I read all Steve Lopez's columns.
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July 29, 2008The synopsis from the official website- Soloist Movie
In “The Soloist,” an emotionally soaring drama about the redemptive power of music, journalist Steve Lopez (Oscar® nominee Robert Downey Jr.) discovers Nathaniel Anthony Ayers (Oscar® winner Jamie Foxx), a former classical music prodigy, playing his violin on the streets of L.A. As Lopez endeavors to help the homeless man find his way back, a unique friendship is formed, one that transforms both their lives. “The Soloist” is directed by Joe Wright (Golden Globe winner for Best Drama and Oscar® nominee for Best Picture “Atonement”).
RELEASE
November 21, 2008
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