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Soloist (The)

Country: USA, Language: English, 117 mins

  • Director: Joe Wright
  • Writer: Susannah Grant; Steve Lopez
  • Producer: Rikki Lea Bestall; Tim Bevan

CGiii Comment

A major disappointment.

Everyone is just so unlikeable - to the point of not caring.

Trite sentimentality makes it even more sickening.


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The(ir) Blurb...

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.

Cast & Characters

Jamie Foxx as Nathaniel Ayers;
Robert Downey Jr. as Steve Lopez;
Catherine Keener as Mary Weston;
Tom Hollander as Graham Claydon;
Lisa Gay Hamilton as Jennifer Ayers;
Nelsan Ellis as David Carter;
Rachael Harris as Leslie Bloom;
Stephen Root as Curt Reynolds;
Lorraine Toussaint as Flo Ayers;
Justin Martin as Young Nathaniel;
Kokayi Ampah as Bernie Carpenter;
Patrick Tatten as Paul Jr.;
Susane Lee as Marisa;
Marcos De Silvas as Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa;
Ilia Volok as Harry Barnoff