DVD
REVIEW: THE SOLOIST
08/02/09
OVERVIEW:
THE SOLOIST debuting August 4,
2009 on DVD from Paramount Home Entertainment. Based on the
best-selling book by Los Angeles Times journalist Steve
Lopez, THE SOLOIST is a moving and emotional story of the
transformative power of friendship. When Lopez (Oscar®
nominee Robert Downey Jr.) discovers former classical music
prodigy Nathaniel Anthony Ayers (Oscar winner Jamie Foxx)
playing his violin on the streets of L.A., he endeavors to
help the troubled genius find his way back. The unique bond
that forms between them makes for a poignant and soaring
tale that is “powerful and inspiring” (Shawn Edwards, Fox
Television).
SYNOPSIS: Academy
Award® nominee Robert Downey Jr. and Academy Award® winner
Jamie Foxx star in an extraordinary and inspiring true story
of how a chance meeting can change a life. The Soloist tells
the poignant and ultimately soaring tale of a Los Angeles
newspaper reporter who discovers a brilliant and distracted
street musician, with unsinkable passion, and the unique
friendship and bond that transforms both their lives.
DVD: The Soloist is presented in
a widescreen format with a 2.40:1 aspect ration,
preserving its original theatrical released format. The
transfer looks clean without color saturation. The picture is
complemented with an English 5.1 Dolby digital sound
and French Dolby Surround, with Spanish and French subtitles.
In terms of special
features the DVD presentations include commentary by
director Joe Wright (Atonement, Pride & Prejudice), “An
Unlikely Friendship: Making The Soloist”, “Kindness,
Courtesy and Respect: Mr. Ayers + Mr. Lopez”, “One Size Does
Not Fit All: Addressing Homelessness in Los Angeles” and
deleted scenes.
Overall this is a movie in
which the performance takes over the film Robert
Downey Jr and Jaime Foxx are the only reason to watch this
film.
VIDEO:
16X9 Anamorphic Widescreen
AUDIO:
English
French and Spanish 5.1 (Dolby Digital).
Subtitles - French Spanish
English - Optional
SPECIAL FEATURES:
An Unlikely Friendship: Making The Soloist
Deleted Scenes
Kindness, Courtesy and Respect: Mr. Ayers + Mr. Lopez
One Size Does Not Fit All: Addressing Homelessness in Los
Angeles
Beth’s Story
Commentary by director Joe Wright
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