The Soloist Reviews

Saw this movie at a screening last year, yet this movie stuck with me back then as it still does now (Many spoilers follow below):

Based on a true story and a book The Soloist is a special movie that might end up getting serious Academy Award attention (don't know why it got delayed last year when it easily could have been nominated for Best Picture, Best Actor and Best Supporting actor at this year's Oscars). This story takes place in Los Angeles and has a lot to say about LA (Namely dirty politics, the homeless problem specifically in Skid Row but can be attributed to the whole state, and mental...

There just are not enough good things to say about "The Soloist".  Fantastic acting by two very talented actors, Robert Downey, Jr. and Jamie Foxx.  Some of the cinematography was outstanding and just made you catch your breath.  There is a scene where Mr. Ayers (played by Jamie Foxx) is playing a cello and the pictures of the bow against the strings is just amazing!! 

I get migraine headaches and it's sometimes to watch movies in the theater due to the contrast of the light and dark or when they change rapidly.  There are scenes in this movie that do that and there is a great scene where...

As someone who works in the field of mental health, chronic mental illness is so often misunderstood and I was impressed with the accuracy and heart-felt way this story was told. I believe it shows other the truth in that those with mental illness posses amazing talents, and even at times when you want to help with genuine sincerity, helping is not always as easy as it may seem.