The Soloist film review finds drama without uplift
Universal Press Syndicate reports The Soloist starring Jamie Foxx and Robert Downey Jr. as a homeless prodigy and a Los Angeles Times columnist. The review questions the film’s handling of mental illness and emotional impact.
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Two young workers James and Em at an amusement park navigate awkward attraction amid bleak jobs. The affectionate comedy mirrors desperation with understated humor, as writer director Greg Mottola draws on personal experience. Chelios seeks vengeance after a mobster steals his power.
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