The Soloist (DVD, 2009, Sensormatic)

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The product is "The Soloist" on DVD, released in 2009 by Paramount Pictures. Starring Jamie Foxx and directed by Joe Wright, it falls under the drama genre with a PG-13 rating. The DVD features widescreen format and is from the studio Paramount. This new DVD offers an immersive viewing experience of the emotional story of "The Soloist."

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Director Joe Wright (ATONEMENT, PRIDE & PREJUDICE) brings the true story of an unlikely friendship to life in THE SOLOIST. An award-winning columnist with the Los Angeles Times, Steve Lopez (Robert Downey Jr.) ultimately becomes an advocate for L.A.’s homeless population when he meets Nathaniel Ayers (Jamie Foxx), a talented musician who's been playing a two-stringed violin while living on the streets and battling mental illness. Struck by Ayers’s passion for music, Lopez begins to write a series of columns about his new acquaintance while attempting to get him off the streets and playing music again. Amidst numerous achievements and setbacks, Lopez and Ayers develop a friendship based on mutual respect despite their many differences, and Lopez rediscovers his humanity.While the focus of the film is the relationship that develops between the two men, the film also tackles the harsh realities of homelessness and the plight of the mentally ill. Lending authenticity to the story, a number of L.A.’s homeless population were cast as extras in the film. An additional subplot is the quandary that daily newspapers face as the world and the news increasingly go electronic, and popular news becomes more sensationalistic. Foxx is both heartbreaking and life-affirming as Ayers, whose undiagnosed schizophrenia drove him away from Juilliard as a young man, and whose fierce independence keeps him on the streets. Downey Jr. turns in a nuanced performance as Lopez, who finally realizes that while he may not be able to save Ayers, he can accept him as he is. Catherine Keener, Lisa Gay Hamilton, and Tom Hollander appear in supporting roles.

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UPC0097363494447
eBay Product ID (ePID)73897946

Product Key Features

ActorJamie Foxx, Robert Downey Jr.
EditionSensormatic
RatingPG-13
Movie/TV TitleSoloist
DirectorJoe Wright
FormatDVD
Release Year2009
GenreDrama

Additional Product Features

Number of Discs1
Country/Region of ManufactureUSA
Display FormatSensormatic
Leading RoleJamie Foxx, Robert Downey Jr.
Film CountryUSA
Release Date20090804

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  • Great value and wonderful film!

    I got this for under $4 and free shipping, later to find it at Half price Books for $4.99! It was Brand new and in perfect condition. I had not been able to find it any where else so was very happy to get it from you so reasonable and fast. LOVED the movie! Very touching and another grand example of every day people recognizing the extraordinary in others - even when challenged. Robert Downey Jr and Jamie Foxx are outstanding in their roles. Sweet sweet story with a lot for all of us to learn from.

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  • FANTASTIC film. And a true story, to boot! Enjoy!

    This is a marvelous film starring Robert Downey, Jr., Jamie Foxx, Catherine Keener, and Octavia Spencer. Truly well done.

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  • Great

    I brought it for my Mental Health classes and the students loved the movie.

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  • The Solist

    The Soloist dvd was in excellent condition. Didn't finish watching dvd. Lost interest in plot.

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  • the soloist

    good movie

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  • If we all could you show compassion

    From being a slight annoyance to a man he looked up to with love and compassion for music It's amazing what you can find if you look within

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  • Great Movie

    Loved the movie and the acting was amazing

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  • Moving true story.

    Works good

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  • Wonderful

    Both actor were terrific true story

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  • The SOLOIST

    Superb acting.

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