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The Soloist (out Sep 3) is about a New York City journalist (Robert Downey Jr) who tries to help a schziophrenic homeless guy who plays beautiful violin music (Jamie Foxx). I didn't hate this movie but I struggled to "get" the message. I don't know if I liked Jamie Foxx in the lead role either. Hmmmmm, yeah, not good enough. Grade: B-.