The Soloist
Published on September 3, 2009 by Author · 1 Comment
The Soloist
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DVD – Rated PG-13
In Joe Wright’s The Soloist, Robert Downey, Jr. plays real-life LA Times columnist Steve Lopez in the film adaptation of Lopez’ acclaimed novel of the same name. The story centers around Lopez’ budding friendship with Nethaniel Ayers, a former Juilliard cello virtuoso turned homeless vagabond, played by Jaime Foxx. Ayers’ fall from grace is attributed to severe bouts with mental illness, and Lopez believes that he might be able to redeem himself for his failures in his personal life if he can help Ayers get back on his feet again. For those close to people who suffer from mental illness or who have been homeless for a prolonged period, The Soloist may bee tough to watch at times as it’s a very realistic film.
Dustin Bennett
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I loved the movie. I saw it and I own it on DVD. I loved it basically due to ROBERT DOWNEY JRS’ SPECTACULAR PERFORMANCE IN THE MOVIE. As always he has the ability to convey whatever feelings he needs to get across. Most of his feeling comes across with his quietness and the look and way he holds his beautiful eyes. They say that the eyes are the windows into the soul. Somehow Robert has always been able to use this to full effect in any movie he plays in. That still happens here. His performance is worth seeing the movie. His performance as Steve Lopez was phenomenal.