In 2005, the only thing hurting Los Angeles Times columnist Steve Lopez more than his face from a recent bike accident was his pressing need for story ideas. That is when he discovers Nathaniel Ayers, a mentally ill, homeless street musician who possesses extraordinary talent, even through his half-broken instruments. Inspired by his story, Lopez writes an acclaimed series of articles about Ayers and attempts to do more to help both him and the rest of the underclass of LA ha... (Full plot summary below)
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In 2005, the only thing hurting Los Angeles Times columnist Steve Lopez more than his face from a recent bike accident was his pressing need for story ideas. That is when he discovers Nathaniel Ayers, a mentally ill, homeless street musician who possesses extraordinary talent, even through his half-broken instruments. Inspired by his story, Lopez writes an acclaimed series of articles about Ayers and attempts to do more to help both him and the rest of the underclass of LA have a better life. However, Lopez's good intentions run headlong in the hard realities of the strength of Ayers' personal demons and the larger social injustices facing the homeless. Regardless, Lopez and Ayers must find a way to conquer their deepest anxieties and frustrations to hope for a brighter future for both of them.
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| Time Out ChicagoJoshua RothkopfThe tears it elicits are earned. But there's an element of fantastic fate that's discordant. Foxx is playing a miracle; Downey, a lapsed believer. Both are capable of more. |
| Nolan's Pop Culture ReviewMichael A. SmithBoth actors deliver award worthy performances and I hope their work here is remembered at the end of the year. |
| Arizona Daily StarPhil VillarrealA duet, with two master performers collaborating in absorbing harmony. |
| Philadelphia Daily NewsGary ThompsonIt's not A Beautiful Mind, and there are some missteps here. But it's an unusually honest movie about homelessness and about newspapers. |
| Minneapolis Star TribuneColin CovertThe Soloist is pitch-perfect, a sensitive rendering of challenging social and emotional themes. |
| NYC Movie GuruAvi OfferA captivating, inspirational and extraordinary story about the power of friendship and music. Jamie Foxx commands the screen in a brilliant, raw and profoundly moving performance. It's the first great film of 2009. |
| Combustible CelluloidJeffrey M. AndersonIt's a film that deftly, intelligently avoids all the typical Oscar-mongering guck, sidestepping all the predictable elements at nearly every turn. |
| ReviewExpress.comDiana SaengerThere are moments when Downey verbalizes a simple line of dialogue that becomes so profound through his magic of subtle emotion we're transformed. |
| BeliefnetNell MinowDowney's performance is always enthralling, fascinating, and utterly present. But the inconsistency of the rest of the film makes him more of a soloist than intended. |
| Salon.comStephanie ZacharekIn 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. |
