Rate this Movie

The Soloist   2009         PG-13, 109 min. Genre: Drama / Musical Director: Joe Wright   Cast: Jamie Foxx, Robert Downey Jr., Catherine Keener, Tom Hollander, Lisa Gay Hamilton, Rachael Harris, Stephen Root, Nelsan Ellis, Angela Featherstone, Justin Martin, Michael Bunin, David Jean Thomas, Meggan Anderson, Matt Besser, Alejandro Patino   This film is based on the true story of the life of schizophrenic, gifted cellist Nathaniel Anthony Ayers (Jamie Foxx) who lands on the streets of Los Angeles after two years of studying music at Julliard. He is befriended by journalist Steve Lopez (Robert Downey Jr.) who helps Nathaniel turn his life around after publishing a column about him. Numerous readers respond with offers to help, and not only Nathaniel, but Steve as well, find answers for their lives. Cast Jamie Foxx Nathanial Ayers Robert Downey Jr. Steve Lopez Catherine Keener Mary Weston Tom Hollander Graham Claydon Lisa Gay Hamilton Jennifer Rachael Harris Leslie Stephen Root Curt Reynolds Nelsan Ellis David Carter Angela Featherstone Commuter Justin Martin Nathaniel--Age 13-16 Michael Bunin Adam Crane David Jean Thomas Jim Trotter Meggan Anderson Student Matt Besser Cummuter Alejandro Patino Construction Foreman