His doctor tells him that his ekg indicates he may have heart problems, and is ordering further tests. Solitary man is a song that was written and composed by american musician neil diamond, who himself initially recorded the song for bang records in february 1966. Events cause his luck to run out and we watch his life crumble into little pieces. Michael douglas is really in his ace in the alldominant starring role of solitary man, aka ben kalmen. Watch all michael douglas movies and series full online free here. On location solitary man at fordham during my freshman year, film crews began appearing around campus. The film stars michael douglas, susan sarandon, jenna fischer, jesse.
A car magnate michael douglas of wall street watches his personal and professional life hit the skids because of his business and romantic indiscretions. The movie features one of michael douglass great acting roles and is worth it for that alone. Sep 16, 2010 michael douglas can handle things by himself as a terrific solitary man, but that doesnt mean he doesnt appreciate a little support in this outstanding film. Michael douglas fans will enjoy his flawless performance as disgraced businessman ben kalmen in the darkly funny solitary man. This is a far cry from action or suspense films featuring douglas. The film stars michael douglas, susan sarandon, jenna fischer, jesse eisenberg, marylouise parker, and danny devito. The best performance in the film comes from danny devito as douglas old friend jimmy. The critical consensus states that built around a singularly unpleasant main character, solitary man needed a flawless central performance to succeed and michael douglas delivers. Michael douglas plays a role hes familiar, that of a lecherous old man like his role in ghosts of girlfriends past. Once, when i had a free afternoon, i stood outside thebaud hall and watched michael douglas sit on a bench, pondering something while cameras recorded his pensive face and the backdrop of fordham. Yes, he did those romancing the stone roles, and hes been more memorable as a villain wall street, but his strongest roles are as sinners. Released may 21st, 2010, solitary man stars michael douglas, marylouise parker, jenna fischer, jesse eisenberg the r movie has a runtime of about.
An allstar cast including susan sarandon, marylouise parker, danny devito, and jenna fischer round out this honest and precise drama. Theres enough material for three movies in brian koppelman and david leviens solitary man, but only two of those movies are any good. The film from writer and director brian koppelman features michael douglas, susan sarandon, danny devito, marylouise parker, jenna fischer, imogen poots, jesse eisenberg, richard schiff, jake. One flew over the cuckoos nest became the first film in 41 years to sweep the major categories of best picture, director, actor. Michael douglas will next star in solitary man, which begins production this november in new york. Trailer du film solitary man solitary man bandeannonce vf. Michael douglas tries on another slippery skin the new york. Michael douglas plays a disgraced, divorced car dealer, trying to get his business back in order while scoring with every young lady in his immediate. Michael douglas plays a disgraced, divorced car dealer, trying to get his business back in order while scoring with every young lady in his immediate vicinity. The movie has since been picked up by anchor bay for a theatrical release, and the first trailer arrived online last week. Jenna fischer at an event for solitary man 2009 michael douglas and jenna fischer. Michael douglas with danny devito in solitary man, as a man whose fortunes have turned drastically for the worse. Michael douglas tries on another slippery skin the new.
But thats unfair, because he pulls it off with such responsive ease, its a wonder. Solitary man, which stars michael douglas and jesse eisenberg, as well as swintons italian love story, i am love both come to dallas after recently debuting at. Solitary man velvettongued salesman ben kalman douglas has everything doting wife, affluent lifestyle and a loving family. Drawing together the michael douglas mystique from both wall street and fatal attraction, solitary man casts douglas as a predatory lion in winter, an alpha male led astray by his greed and his. May 21, 2010 in solitary man, michael douglas plays a liar, cynic, compulsive womanizer and allaround jerk. Fortunately, he is played by michael douglas, which makes ben. A succession of poor choices, though, leaves him on the brink and. Talking with the oscar winner about his new film, solitary man, costars and playing messedup characters.
Sheppard, gianni morandi, the sidewinders, chris isaak, johnny cash, johnny rivers, him, crooked fingers, cliff. Solitary man, a 2009 film with michael douglas solitary man song, a 1966 song by neil diamond. The solitary man movie is an upcoming comedy movie directed by brian koppleman and david levin. Douglas is so convincing, so honed in on who ben kalmen is, that we never seem to get a sense of who he was. Michael douglas has spent the second half of his career perfecting playing charming, morally flawed rakes fatal attraction, wall street, wonder boys. Jun 11, 2010 solitary man michael douglas is a sweetly sour title character. The notsogood onethe one that dominatesis the story of a rogue angling for a renaissance. It is about a cocky businessman at the peak of his career that uses and abuses people to get what he wants. Michael douglas is jealous of his antman costar paul rudd late night with seth meyers duration.
Kirk douglas award for excellence in film winner 2012 modern master award winner 1995 disclosure 1994 satellite awards. Solitary man trailer starring michael douglas and jesse. Solitary man michael douglas marylouise parker jenna fischer 2009 many years worth of bad choices and indiscretions come back to haunt a disgraced car dealer michael douglas when he accompanies his girlfriends da. Solitary man critics consensus built around a singularly unpleasant main character, solitary man needed a flawless central performance to succeed and michael douglas delivers. Solitary man is a 2009 american film codirected by brian koppelman and david levien. Starring michael douglas, marylouise parker, susan sarandon, jenna fischer, danny devito and jesse eisenberg directed by brian koppleman and david levin, who wrote rounders and oceans thirteen, solitary man is a film about a guy who reaches a crossroads in his life and systematically destroys everything around him. Solitary man 2010 stream and watch online moviefone.
In my opinion, douglas s performance is his best in years, almost matching up his performance in joel schumachers falling down. Featuring an allstar ensemble cast, solitary man centers on ben kalmen douglas, a formerly rich, highlysuccessful honest new york car dealer who pulled off a bernie madofflevel scam, got caught, prosecuted, and lost all of his money and most of his respect in the ensuing yearslong legal battle. Sheppard, gianni morandi, the sidewinders, chris isaak, johnny cash, johnny rivers, him. Michael douglas has long been one of hollywoods most powerful players and compelling actors, nearly always providing moviegoers plenty to think about in movies that were solidly structured on compelling and morally complex plotlines basic instinct being a big. I am love, solitary man among 10 films heading to dallas. In solitary man, michael douglas once again plays the ultra smooth, shark of a man. Drawing together the michael douglas mystique from both wall street and fatal attraction, solitary man casts douglas as a predatory lion in winter, an.
By the films midpoint, ben has sunk to working in the offcampus diner operated by an old school chum danny devito and he. Solitary man is a masterclass in intelligent, hilarious but most of all truthful storytelling. Newhall under construction newhall under construction. Hailed as giving his best performance since wonder boys and wall street, douglas plays an unlikeable but irresistible car salesman facing a midlife crisis. Watch solitary man 2010 full movie free online streaming. A car magnate watches his personal and professional life hit the skids because of his business and romantic indiscretions. Solitary man 2009 michael douglas is a wonder in this film. With michael douglas, susan sarandon, jesse eisenberg, danny devito. You could by a cynic and say that the arrogant, energetic, womanizing, aging man here is just michael douglas, and that its not acting at all. It has since been covered many times by such artists as billy joe royal, b. Drawing together the michael douglas mystique from both wall street and fatal attraction, solitary man casts douglas as. The michael douglas film a solitary man shares much of the same territory. For an actor with so many film credits, michael douglas hasnt played many conventional heroes.
In solitary man, michael douglas plays a liar, cynic, compulsive womanizer and allaround jerk. Mar 02, 2012 michael douglas is jealous of his ant man costar paul rudd late night with seth meyers duration. Michael douglas plays a character like that in solitary man, a 60ish manhattanite who has lost his marriage, his family and his business and whose bad behavior continues to endanger the. The situations that ben michael douglas finds himself in, and the resulting dialogues, are affecting because they are not strewn with hollywood cliche plot twists. His michael douglas fans will enjoy his flawless performance as. Solitary mans michael douglas digs his villain cred. Susan sarandon, danny devito and jenna fischer are in talks to costar in the film, to be directed by brian koppelman and david levien knockaround guys. Sixandahalf years later, ben walks through new york city to meet his daughter susan and her son at a park, and he cant help but notice an. Solitary man, a 2009 film with michael douglas solitary man song, a 1966 song by neil diamond solitary man records, a germanjapanese independent record label. Jun 25, 2019 solitary man is a 2009 american film codirected by brian koppelman and david levien. A car magnate with a runaway libido watches his personal and professional life hit the skids because of his business and romantic indiscretions. The film is starring michael douglas, marylouise parker, susan sarandon, jenna fischer, danny devito, imogen poots, and jesse eisenberg.
Michael douglas can handle things by himself as a terrific solitary man, but that doesnt mean he doesnt appreciate a little support in this outstanding film. Thirtyfive years ago, while making the transition from tv to film, he produced the classic one. The solitary man is solitary by choice, not by necessity. The 2009 movie solitary man falls into the latter category for me. Solitary man 2009 directed by brian koppelman, david. Jul 15, 2010 on location solitary man at fordham during my freshman year, film crews began appearing around campus. An aging lothario has numerous affairs but all the women in his life still love him because hes so charming or something. Michael douglas, marylouise parker, jenna fischer, susan sarandon, jesse eisenberg, danny devito, anastasia griffith, imogen poots, ben. Solitary man michael douglas is a sweetly sour title character.
Dec 04, 2010 the 2009 movie solitary man falls into the latter category for me. So his performance in solitary manas a morally flawed rake. An allstar cast including susan sarandon, marylouise parker, danny devito, and jenna fischer round out. Michael douglas is in iconic form here, and maybe this is solitary mans biggest setback. Solitary man is a film directed by brian koppelman, david levien with michael douglas, susan sarandon, danny devito, marylouise parker, year. Douglas plays a womanizer and former car dealership owner who sees many of his bad decisions catch up to him. Ben kalmen michael douglas is a successful car salesman who is getting his annual physical. Released may 21st, 2010, solitary man stars michael douglas, marylouise parker, jenna fischer, jesse eisenberg the r movie has a runtime of about 1 hr 29 min, and received a score of 69 out of. The oscarwinning actor and producer has earned the same hollywood legend. Starring michael douglas, susan sarandon, danny devito, marylouise parker, jenna fischer. Jun 03, 2010 solitary man opens in theaters may 21st. Monica film center santa monica monica film center santa monica. Watch solitary man 2010 full movie free online streaming tubi.