The Soloist (2009)
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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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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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) 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 go lost in his own direction.
An amazing performance by Jamie Foxx ! How amazing he plays a schizophrene !!!
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.
I enjoyed myself thoroughly during this movie, and the pieces of music were so great.
Great acting from both of them. Steve Lopez, his writing and his pursuit of something he believes in..plus the passion of Nathaniel..really is worth admiring. they help me see life and art in the ordinary. I have paced my movies well :)
Excelente pelicula basada en la historia real de la amistad entre Steve Lopez y Nathanielâ¦. La cual empieza solo como trabajo y se transforma en toda una leccion de vida⦠muy recomendable, Jamie Foxx lo hace muy muy bien⦠(Veo una nominacion a... (read more) Excelente pelicula basada en la historia real de la amistad entre Steve Lopez y Nathanielâ¦. La cual empieza solo como trabajo y se transforma en toda una leccion de vida⦠muy recomendable, Jamie Foxx lo hace muy muy bien⦠(Veo una nominacion al Oscar en su futuro)
The Soloist was a surprisingly well-crafted, even stylistically, rich drama. Due to the trailer I expected a sappy melodrama of sorts, but in the end this was an incredibly well acted human story. A story that sincerely engaged the perceptions and ... (read more) The Soloist was a surprisingly well-crafted, even stylistically, rich drama. Due to the trailer I expected a sappy melodrama of sorts, but in the end this was an incredibly well acted human story. A story that sincerely engaged the perceptions and problems of homelessness. Though it lost some momentum in the second act, this is still a film well-worth a recommendation.
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It took guts. And I suspect there's no sense in making a cautious film about Nathaniel Ayers.full review
It's a journey full of good intentions, but also some dubious decisions.full review
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
This poignant true story is worthwhile but oddly unsatisfying.full review
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.full review
In the end, The Soloist isn't about BIG MOMENTS, it's about the grace notes, the kind that stay with you.full review
The Soloist is pitch-perfect, a sensitive rendering of challenging social and emotional themes.full review
Tough-minded yet often touching, The Soloist works precisely because it doesn't go where we think it's going to go.full review
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
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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