Touched the bottom of my heart

Rating: 9/10 (18 January 2013)

I am very surprised to see this movie is only getting a 6.6. This is one of the best movie I've seen this year.
I learned to play accordion when I was little and learned piano by myself when I was in graduate school. Although I am a scientist, music has always been a part of my life. It has given me joy, comfort, power and peace when I was in the ups and (especially) downs in my life. I understand how powerful music can be.
This movie is about how music can save a person when he is in the deepest hole you can imagine in life. Jamie Foxx is marvelous in this movie. I've never really liked him before I watched this movie. His music background certainly helped. My only small complaint is that when he is playing with the orchestra, you actually can tell he is not really playing. His arm motion and body expression is certainly out of place when compared with other cello players. But when he is playing violin or cello by himself, it is very believable. You would think it is really him playing what you hear from the soundtrack.
The biggest lesson I learned from this movie: every homeless people has his/her own story. You will feel compassion and sympathy if you actually take the time to listen to their story.
Bravo!