Foxx and Downey each provided a superb performance. Music was well incorporated to support the emotional impact of the film.

Please, everyone listen. As it says in the descroption: "The Soloist is a biographical drama about real-life musical prodigy Nathaniel Anthony Ayers". This is not an action movie, this is not a movie that will have great digital effects. It is a movie that portrays this man for who he really is. I saw the movie tonight at a special screening, and i enjoyed it. It goes through the whole life story about Nathaniel and his relaionship with L.A. Times reporter Steve Lopez. It is a movie that makes you feel good. I thought Foxx did a tremendous job with the role of Ayers throughout the movie. It shows you the obstacles that one has to go through to achieve a dream and be who he or she is.I suggest you go see this movie. It is a slow paced movie but it is meant to be like that since it is a "biographical drama". Good movie. It is a movie for adults, not kids since they will probably get bored and wouldnt understand what was going on.

This was a very impressive story. The acting was Academy Award quality for Robert Downing and Jammie Fox. The music was outstanding. The scenes in L.A. of the homeless people was like looking at a Charles Dickens script. Les Miserables also. The timing of this movie couldn't be better. Too bad the critics didn't pick up on that.

The Soloist was an extremely emotional and tear jerking story spreading the importance of friendship and trust. As an experienced critic, I have to say that this should be labeled as a Go or Must Go movie and nothing lower. It would be considered a Go for some reasons such as it was honest look at street life, however it's a little too real. The focus on Nathanial's sickness is a little troubling, and some people might get a little uncomfortable with the whispering that he's imagining. The movie can be considered a downer. But many people (including myself) feel it should be labeled a Must Go. Sure, life has it's down sides. Many people aren't lucky enough to have homes or be treated for their illnesses. The Soloist shows that friendship and purpose can be the only help those people can get. I wouldn't have the casting any other way, for Robert Downey Jr. and Jamie Foxx portrayed their roles beautifully. It is hard not to call this film anything other than spectacular.

the soloist was a very good movie.it show the kindness,caring of someone,it also show that people dont have to give up so easy on each other.