A: Based on a book, that's based on newspaper articles, that are based on a true story, this movie explores the relationship that is formed between a homeless musical prodigy and the L.A. Times reporter who befriends him in the hopes of writing about his story.
Q: Who’s in the movie?
A: Robert Downey Jr., Jamie Foxx, Catherine Keener, Justin, Martin, Stephen Root, Rachael Harris, Tom Hollander, Lisagay Hamilton, Marcos De Silvas, Esa-Pekka Salonen
Q: Is this movie worth the price of admission?
A:
Proceed with Caution. On every level this film tries too hard to be important, and it would have been more so, if we didn't see everyone working so hard to matter.Q: Will this movie make me laugh?
A: I thought Jamie Foxx's hairstyle was funny.
Q: Will this movie make me cry?
A: Not even close. Which is probably its biggest failing.
Q: Will this movie be up for any awards?
A: They thought about it last year, when they started showing previews at just the right time for awards consideration, but then they pulled the release from last year's required deadline, and released it now, at a time that is no less defeatist than waiving the white flag.
Q: How is the Acting?
A: Robert Downey Jr. is his usual perfect self. Jamie Foxx has the bigger challenge of playing a character with a mental disorder, without coming off like he's acting. Does he succeed? I don't know enough schizophrenic people to say for sure, but his performance may be a good argument for casting unknowns as characters who have mental disorders, so at least you don't spend the whole time knowing that the guy isn't really schizophrenic.
Q: How is the Directing?
A: Not one to experiment with naturalism, or the theory that the director should be invisible, Joe Wright likes to remind the audience at every turn that THIS FILM HAS A DIRECTOR. (Also see Atonement.) Some audience members may fall for his "look at me" style, but I find his over the top visual aides distracting and pretentious.
Q: How is the story/script?
A: The true story and the book likely both had a stronger emotional impact than the movie does. The pace is slow, and by the end you feel neither inspired nor moved. That said, it's in no way hateable.
Q: Where can I see the trailer?
A: http://www.moviefone.com/movie/the-soloist/30936/main
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4 comments:
Jamie Foxx never ceases to impress with his wide range of acting/entertainment abilities
Monique Elisabeth
Please go back to your review of The Boy In The Striped Pyjamas and delete those ridiculous "buy gold" ads in the comments. People can be incredibly stupid.
I liked your review there.
Thanks, Janice for letting me know.
Monique
Good review, I thought the trailer for the film was good, but I haven't seen the movie. I'm surprised the film is getting alot of mixed reviews since its from the same director who gave us Pride and Prejudice and Atonement, both of which I loved.
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