The Soloist (2009)

I have a bit of a soft spot for classical music that I developed an ear for in 2 years of studying Music Theory because it was all we really listened to and it was the easiest way to learn the staff. Imparticulary fond of J.S. Bach because the man was a genious.

But the music was the best part of the film, which doesn't bode well for the film. The dialogue was very stale and monotonous. I had to set personal feelings aside but Jamie Foxx was actually decent in this, and has convinced me that the only role he should ever portray is as a musician.

This was by far not one of the best roles Robert Downy Jr. was cast in. He portrays a columnist for the L.A. Times, Steve Lopez, who runs into a street musician, Nathaniel Ayers, at a Beethoven statue in Downtown LA. His is faced with much adversity in trying to help the Ayers better his life. But Ayers is a schizophrenic which can make it difficult to communicate with him. Lopez spends a year writing a column and brings attention to Ayers situation in life.

The film does shed light on an often forgotten topic that plights our country today. Hundreds of thousands are living on the streets homeless with no shelter to turn to. The Film sends the message that it takes just one person to make a difference in someones life and have the do a complete 180.

Overall a decent film in which the music was better than the film itself.
The Soloist recieves 4 Iron Men out of 10