Jeanskynebu the audience applauded

Unlimitedia Sick Product of a Sick System

Konterr Brilliant and touching

AnhartLinkin This story has more twists and turns than a second-rate soap opera.

blanche-2 "The Soloist" from 2009 is based on a true story and stars Robert Downey Jr. and Jamie Foxx. An LA Times columnist, Steve Lopez (Downey), is in need of a story in 2005, shortly after smashing his face up in a bicycle accident. One day he discovers Nathaniel Ayers (Foxx), a homeless man who plays the violin. Steve decides he would make a good story.As he writes his articles, Lopez learns more about Ayers. He has a sister who loves him (LisaGay Hamilton) and is concerned about him; his original instrument was the cello. The stories bring all kinds of attention to the problem of homelessness, to Lopez himself, and to the gifted Ayers, and a cello is actually donated to him. He loves to play his music in the tunnels, doesn't like to be inside, and idolizes Beethoven. In flashbacks, we see bits of his life which appear to be a loving mother and no father, and we see a truck on fire, which was part of his trauma.Nathaniel's plight does a lot for Steve Lopez, and though he is someone who shies away from commitment, he wants to help him. But in reaching out, he experiences the hurt and pain that often comes from dealing with the mentally ill, in this case, schizophrenia.The film asks a few questions: can a person who refuses medication be forced to take it; does every homeless person want to be in a home; and why in such a rich country do we have so many homeless (90,000 in Los Angeles as of 2009).Lopez works to understand the talented Nathaniel, and Nathaniel begins to see him as a true friend. Both are needy people and not particularly trusting. But true freedom comes in facing one's demons.Wonderful film about courage and understanding.

Zakir Shikhli I will describe this movie shortly. I watched it just now it touched me so much. I think this movie should have higher IMDb rating and should get at least one Oscar for Best movie. Pro's and Con's by my opinion. Pro's: Realistic scenario, Realistic characters, Good actor work, Good ending. Con's: Only one - Too often close shot shows the main characters. Recommend to everyone for watching it at least once. It can be watched with family too. __I really don't have to say more than it, to fill the review until 10 lines, regarding to the guidelines, so beginning to write these lines. I think, every review must be moderated and published, not only ones, which are larger than 10 lines. Now You can ban me, I don't care :) P.S. Sorry for bad English.

Tarek Saazeb Now this! This is how you make a documentary. Amazing film, from start to finish. Robert Downy Jr. has played quite a few remarkable roles in his career and so as Jamie Foxx. But there are a few moments in this movie that made them outstanding whatsoever as actors. I for one, never really was into Jamie but after watching this movie, I'm thinking otherwise.My review is as follows:* Casting = Brilliant * Cinematography = Amazeballs * Story = True story hence 10/10 *Acting = Everyone was exceptionally good, especially the center characters. Hats off to RDJ and Jamie.May one's love for good music stays forever. A must watch for everybody.

brchthethird I went in not knowing what to expect, and what I got was mediocre. The big thing for me is that the movie sometimes couldn't decide what it wanted to be. I mean, you'd have moments of slapstick juxtaposed with moments that were obviously trying to be genuinely emotional. And for me, the only emotional parts were the instrumental sections. Outside of that, I don't think the movie really found any focus, which I see as it's biggest problem. Also, many moments which could have been serious were ruined by unintentional humor on the part of Jamie Foxx's characterization. Other than that, it wasn't too bad of a movie, but not one that I would really want to see again.