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The Soloist - Trailer |
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| Release Date
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April 24, 2009 |
| Also Known As
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Imagining Beethoven (USA) (working title) |
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Rated PG-13 for thematic elements, some drug use and language. |
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109 min |
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UK | USA | France |
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English |
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Color |
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2.35 : 1 |
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Dolby Digital | SDDS | DTS |
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Australia:M | USA:PG-13 |
| Filming Locations
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Biltmore Hotel - 506 S. Grand Avenue, Downtown, Los Angeles, California, USA |
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DreamWorks SKG |
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Drama | Thriller |
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Overwiew :Journalist Steve Lopez discovers Nathaniel Anthony Ayers , a former classical music prodigy, playing his violin 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. |
Starring :
Robert Downey Jr., Jamie Foxx, Catherine Keener, Tom Hollander, Lisa Gay Hamilton, Nelsan Ellis, Stephen Root, Lorraine Toussaint, Michael Bunin, Rachael Harris
Directors :
Joe Wright
Producers :
Jeff Skoll, Patricia Whitcher, Tim Bevan, Gary Foster, Russ Krasnoff, Eric Fellner, Rikki Lea Bestall
Writers :
Susannah Grant, Steve Lopez |
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USA Today - Claudia Puig
: ...A moving tribute to friendship and the power of music.
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B
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Rolling Stone - Peter Travers
: ...Features two of the year's best performances from Robert Downey, Jr. and Jamie Foxx .
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B
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New York Times - Manohla Dargis
: Its commitment to the material feels honest.
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B+
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New York Post - Lou Lumenick
: ...Failed and problematic .
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C
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Los Angeles Times - Kenneth Turan
: ...Hits all the wrong notes.
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C
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Filmcritic.com - Chris Barsanti
: ...The film is not even close to the disaster that it should have been.
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B-
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Entertainment Weekly - Owen Gleiberman
: ...Made with sincerity and taste, and the two actors seize your sympathy.
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B
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Chicago Tribune - Michael Phillips
: ...Lots of situation and drama but not much countermelody to augment the main theme.
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C+
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Chicago Sun-Times - Roger Ebert
: ...All the elements of an uplifting drama, except for the uplift.
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A
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Boston Globe - Ty Burr
: The Soloist isn't so much a story of perseverance and musical triumph as it is of despair, acceptance, and social commitment.
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B
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dermot.wallis says @ Wednesday - April 29,2009
I loved this movie. The story really touched me. The acting was excellent. | | | | Reply | | |
bobderek says @ Wednesday - April 29,2009
This is most inspirational movie. The movie is about the value of friendship and this should not be underestimated. I am very much inspired by the movie. | | | | Reply | | |
kirsty_becks says @ Wednesday - April 29,2009
"The Soloist" is a great movie. Jamie Fox did wonderful job. The story is also very good. It exposed some profound and very important issues around homelessness and the mentally ill. | | | | Reply | | |
prmiami77 says @ Tuesday - April 28,2009
Acting is very realistic and down to earth. Good work on the part of the director. | | | | Reply | | |
britgirl67 says @ Monday - April 27,2009
an awsome movie and much better than a good story. Exceptional performance by Jammie and Downey. The movie really sheds some light on the mental state in America. A must see. | | | | Reply | | |
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