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The Soloist (2009)

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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 unique friendship is formed, one that transforms both their lives.

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181 critics

PG-13, 1 hr. 49 min.
Directed by: Joe Wright
Release Date: Apr 24, 2009
DVD Release Date: Aug 04, 2009

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8 hours ago
I think some may like the beautiful side of this film, but to me it lacks in many other areas. I just felt there isnt enough of a story here for a near 2 hour film, and adding moments or items just to fill in the time, sticks out like a director who ... (read more)
1 day ago
An amazing performance by Jamie Foxx ! How amazing he plays a schizophrene !!!
2 days ago
too sad of a movie
drama genre is so not for me
2 days ago
Above all else, there are some terrific performances here. Jamie Foxx is infuriatingly good at playing schizo, and Robert Downey Jr. is the perfect everyman for the role. It's poignant and effective.
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224 days ago
Amy Biancolli, Houston Chronicle
It took guts. And I suspect there's no sense in making a cautious film about Nathaniel Ayers.
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224 days ago
Liam Lacey, Globe and Mail
It's a journey full of good intentions, but also some dubious decisions.
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224 days ago
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.
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224 days ago
Pete Hammond, Hollywood.com
This poignant true story is worthwhile but oddly unsatisfying.
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224 days ago
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 power of music.
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