New movies this week include:
The Soloist (playing at both The Beach Cinema & Cumberland 4):
Director: Joe Wright Cast: Jamie Foxx, Robert Downey Jr., Catherine Keener, Tom Hollander
In "The Soloist," an emotionally soaring drama about the redemptive power of music, journalist Steve Lopez (Oscar® nominee Robert Downey Jr.) discovers Nathaniel Anthony Ayers (Oscar® winner Jamie Foxx), a former classical music prodigy, playing his violin on the streets of L.A. As Lopez endeavors to help the homeless man find his way back, a unique friendship is formed, one that transforms both their lives. “The Soloist” is directed by Joe Wright (Golden Globe winner for Best Drama and Oscar® nominee for Best Picture “Atonement”).
Obsessed (playing at The Beach):
Director: Steve Shill Cast: Idris Elba, Beyonce Knowles, Ali Larter
A successfulasset manager (Idris Elba) with a knockout wife (Beyonce Knowles) and thriving career finds his idyllic life threatened by a temp (Ali Larter) in his office who reveals herself as a stalker.