'The Soloist' web reviews

Joe Wright, director of "Pride & Prejudice" and "Atonement," returns with "The Soloist," a drama starring Jamie Foxx and Robert Downey Jr. The film follows a journalist who accidentally runs into a homeless musical genius in Los Angeles, and here is what the Web's critics have to say about the flick:

• CinemaBlend's Katey Rich: "'The Soloist' relies on its main character so much that liking him is the key to the entire film, and despite the immense bonus of being played by Robert Downey Jr., Steve Lopez is not a character worth spending an entire movie with."

• Matt Goldberg at Collider: "Wright's problem is that he's trying to carry this film all by himself rather than do what a director should and bring all the elements together to make a thoughtful film that will resonate with viewers after the end credits roll."

• Joblo's Chris Bumbray: "Sure- it’s a safe, inspirational film, but it’s an exceedingly well crafted one, and that’s not represented at all in the promotional materials."

• Ron Henriques at LatinoReview: "Downey as always is full of passion and it’s a great pleasure to see that spark in his eye when something enlightens him."

• RopeOfSilicon's Brad Brevet: "While The Soloist is not a film I would recommend anyone rush out and see, it is, however, a film I have a hard time believing anyone could walk out of entirely disappointed and expect some will actually like it quite a bit."

• Brian Orndorf at BrianOrndorf.com: "Wright is known for a few bravura acts of filmmaking here and there, and “Soloist” is a handsomely assembled feature film all around."