The Soloist (2009)

Movie: The Soloist (2009)

“In 2005, the only thing hurting Los Angeles Times columnist Steve Lopez more than his face from a recent bike accident was his pressing need for story ideas. That is when he discovers Nathaniel Ayers, a mentally ill, homeless street musician who possesses extraordinary talent, even through his half-broken instruments. Inspired by his story, Lopez writes an acclaimed series of articles about Ayers and attempts to do more to help both him and the rest of the underclass of LA have a better life. However, Lopez’s good intentions run headlong in the hard realities of the strength of Ayers’ personal demons and the larger social injustices facing the homeless. Regardless, Lopez and Ayers must find a way to conquer their deepest anxieties and frustrations to hope for a brighter future for both of them. Written by Kenneth Chisholm ([email protected])”

• Director: Joe Wright
• Release Date:
  24 April 2009 (USA)
• Run Time:
  117 min
• Country: UK , USA , France
• Genre: Drama , Biography , Music
• MPAA:
  Rated PG-13 for thematic elements, some drug use and language.

Tagline: Life has a mind of its own

Trivia: Originally planned for a November 2008 release date, the film was held back due to Paramount’s tightening of the number of films it releases per year and released late April of 2009. The trailer continued to run in theaters with November as the release date.

Goofs: Continuity: When Lopez pulls over in the tunnel after spotting Ayers, his car blocks the right lane. In subsequent shots, cars are seen in the background cruising through that very same lane, one even merges into it, even though Lopez’s car is blocking it just a few yards ahead.