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• Must Go!
  Written May 6, 2009

  Goodbye Solo

  by petweiss

  An exceptionally good film. Not "action-packed", but psychologically shrew, with excellent acting

  • 7 out of 8 found this review helpful.
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• Must Go!
  Written April 3, 2009

  See this Movie with a Friend or Solo..

  by Olliedow

  But See Good Bye Solo. Souleymane Sy Savane makes a stunning film debut in this independent film portriat of a Senegalese Cab driver with a warm heart and dreams of a better future. Souleymane performance is worth the $12:50 and Red West delivers in he first starring role of his 50 year career.

  • 6 out of 6 found this review helpful.
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• Must Go!
  Written April 1, 2009

  Goodbye Solo

  by olphin

  My husband and I thought that Goodbye Solo was brilliant and beautiful.

  • 6 out of 6 found this review helpful.
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• Must Go!
  Written April 14, 2009

  Good bye, Solo.

  by missmouse

  One of the best movies I've seen in a while. It made me want to see the director's previous films.The story is touching. The characters well-crafted. A friend of mine who went with me was bothered by the fact that one of the character's (William) story wasn't fully explained. I didn't have a problem with that. For me it was Solo's story and all that mattered was how William impacted him. I would recommend this movie to everyone.

  • 7 out of 8 found this review helpful.
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• Must Go!
  Written March 29, 2009

  Another beautiful movie by a budding cinematic force

  by TheArtfulDodger

  "Goodbye Solo" is real and true filmmaking at its finest. It is shot simply and unpretentiously, with an elegance that seems not only unaware of itself, but disinterested in the very concepts of accolade or recognition.
  
  Some independent filmmakers strive for a raw, uber-realistic, "real people living real life" observant style of moviemaking, but few seem to really hit the fine and elusive note that floats somewhere between intentionally nonchalant and cinematically compelling. Yes: "real people, real life, shot simply" can be inherently powerful...but only when the people and their trials are captivating and worthwhile. If I wanted "real" without a purpose, I'd watch Andy Warfhol's "Sleep".
  
  Rahmin Bahrani's "Goodbye Solo" strikes that balance, just beautifully. Two main characters, a handful of supporting characters...and I found myself touched and enthralled by a little movie that is so very simple, and tragic, and beautiful, on so many levels.
  
  See it. You'll love it.

  • 5 out of 5 found this review helpful.
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• Must Go!
  Written June 6, 2009

  An instant classic.

  by divine09

  Goodbye Solo is gripping in every sense of the word--emotionally, spiritually, physically. As the movie drew to its close I actually did not take a breath. A powerful tribute to individuality and contrast.

  • 4 out of 4 found this review helpful.
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  Written April 28, 2009

  A solid low budget film with great character development

  by madappleriverite

  Somewhere between a go and a must go. Nothing flashy here. If that's a complement, then see it.

  • 4 out of 7 found this review helpful.
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• I'll Pass
  Written April 28, 2009

  by Always the Movie fan

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• Must Go!
  Written March 28, 2009

  Superb acting and filmmaking!

  by Expoteric

  Lead actor Solo is both humorous and engaging!
  
  The director allowed shots to continue for a few seconds after dialog ends which makes you really think about the characters' frame of mind and makes you really feel for them.
  
  You'll leave this movie still thinking about the characters because they're so believable.
  
  A great break from Hollywood predictability!

  • 1 out of 1 found this review helpful.
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• I'll Pass
  Written July 5, 2009

  by d2ceo

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• I'll Pass
  Written June 1, 2009

  by moviepatrick2

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• Must Go!
  Written March 27, 2009

  by ThistleTat

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• Must Go!
  Written April 18, 2009

  Very unusual film!

  by rkolotkin

  Non Hollywood gem. Touching, engaging and moving. Not to be misses.

  • 2 out of 2 found this review helpful.
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• I'll Pass
  Written March 15, 2009

  by lordkalador

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  Written March 28, 2009

  by mycatmomo

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