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Imagine yourself living on the streets, homeless, down on your luck, and having nothing to hope for. For schizophrenic Nathaniel Anthony Ayers Jr., this was his life. The Soloist released into theaters nation wide April 24, 2009. Robert Downey Jr. and Jamie Foxx team up to create a emotional film.

Jamie Foxx playing Nathaniel Anthony Ayers Jr., a former cellist student who attended Julliard, now homeless is filled with a the desire and love to create music. Robert Downey Jr. who plays Steve Lopez, a La Times journalist is also down on his luck. While the La Times is down sizing their newspaper, Lopez needs a story to keep his job.

Lopez finds Ayers on the street playing the violin and pulled in by the beautiful melodies he creates. Lopez tries to help Ayers get back on his feet and playing concerts like he once used to do.

This film journeys through a friendship of two completely opposite people. The emotions portrayed by Lopez and Ayers gets on the edge of your seat from start to finish.

This is a must see movie, even you don't appreciate classical music, you will find the desire Ayers has and become moved by what will happen next.

This film is an inspiration to many to follow what you believe in and what you want. The director Joe Wright captures the story of the two men and the friendship that is growing between them.

I recommend this film to everyone and anyone. I give it a A-. Life does have a mind of its own.