The Soloist
The Soloist is a well-made film with a strong cast, creative crew, and an important message. However, Wright, who has had great success with British films, seems less secure on his first American feature. While Foxx is superb, Downey Jr. and Keener are thoroughly wasted, and the performances are not consistent enough to carry the film.
Robert Downey Jr.
American actor and producer Robert Downey Jr.'s career has been marked by early critical and popular success, substance abuse and legal troubles, and a resurgence of commercial success later in his life. This biography focuses on his career, life, and personal life. The following information will give you a brief overview of Downey's career, and will give you an idea of what he's been up to.
Born in Brooklyn, New York, Robert Downey Jr. began acting at a young age in the film Pound (1970). He went on to work with the Brat Pack in movies like Weird Science and Less Than Zero. He then starred as Chaplin in the biopic Chaplin, which earned him a BAFTA Award. After this, he appeared in a number of movies and was a cast member on the hit television show Saturday Night Live. However, drug abuse led to the termination of his role on the series.
During the early 2000s, Downey continued to work, and he was featured in the thriller Wonder Boys. He also had roles in Auto Motives and Lethargy. In addition, he moved to the small screen in 2000. On the show Ally McBeal, he played a lawyer named Larry Paul. This series received numerous awards, and Downey was nominated for a Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series.
Despite battling alcohol and drug addiction, Downey continued to establish himself as a successful A-List actor. His role in "Less Than Zero" (1991) garnered him praise, and his role in "Short Cuts" followed suit. After two decades in the film industry, Downey's career was on the up-and-up.
After his first arrest in 1999, Downey went through a series of rehab programs. He attended a 12-step program, took therapy sessions, and even took up Wing Chun Kung Fu. This treatment allowed him to overcome his addiction and begin a new life. Today, Downey and his wife Susan Downey Jr. have a seven-acre Malibu estate.
The star of "The Dark Knight" is the son of an independent filmmaker. His father, Robert Downey Sr., grew up in Brooklyn and Manhattan. Both his mother, Elsie, and father had a strong interest in the arts. His father studied classical ballet and moved to Los Angeles to pursue their dream. The actor is a watch collector.
Jamie Foxx
The Soloist is Joe Wright's follow up to Atonement. It was originally scheduled for an Oscar season release, but was instead pushed to an April release in the US. As a result, the movie performed poorly at the box office. Foxx is excellent as a schizophrenic man with no social connections.
Based on a true story, THE SOLOIST focuses on a homeless man who is diagnosed with schizophrenia. Nathaniel Ayers was diagnosed with schizophrenia in his second year of music school. He was homeless and lived in downtown Los Angeles. After he was diagnosed, he meets Steve Lopez, a young Los Angeles Times columnist. The two men form a unique friendship and become friends.
Lopez is a journalist for the Los Angeles Times and writes a popular column called Points West. He meets a homeless man who plays the violin. They strike up a conversation, and soon it becomes clear that Nathaniel is a schizophrenic.
Soloist is an interesting story that has some underlying themes. Though it is based on a true story, it could easily have been nominated for Best Picture, Best Actor, and Best Supporting Actor at the Academy Awards. The film also has a strong Christian world view, with lessons about faith and missions.
The Soloist is a well-written and acted drama. It is not an Oscar-bait, but it is a well-made drama that offers a genuine feel-good experience. The story has a hefty message that will keep you thinking for a long time.
While the performances of Downey Jr. and Foxx are exceptional, the material could have easily become Oscar bait. The director, Joe Wright, has a masterful hand with sound and image. It uses the aural and visual elements to advance the plot. The Soloist is worth watching, especially for the talented cast.
The story of a homeless musician who suffers from schizophrenia is a compelling one. The movie is a complex, multilayered tale of a human being with a complex life. Foxx plays a brilliant musician who suffers from schizophrenia. The script avoids the standard "white guy shining the light" cliché and instead shows a more complex story than the stereotype suggests.
