Solos (TV Mini Series) Tom (2021) User Reviews

Buy and leaving a piece of yourself before you go!

[blanbrn · 7/10 · 24 May 2021]

This episode 2 from "Amazon Prime Video's" "Solos" series called "Tom" is one segment that's direct and somewhat to the point as it tries to leave a lasting impact and memory. Anthony Mackie stars as Tom a man who has a terminal illness and not long to live however he purchases a limited and strange product. Tom actually buys himself. This is said to be done for his family, however Tom sees the adjustments that need to be done when the product tells him what his actual self is like! Overall this tale is sentimental as it's good that he can leave a piece of himself behind before he goes and passes away, the mood and moments are touching as this episode has one thinking about staying with life.

Emotional and touching

[sdimcg · 8/10 · 25 August 2021]

Anthony Mackie has always been a favorite of mine and this performance is another great example of his talent. Very raw, emotional and relatable.

Much less swearing

[gjenevieve · 7/10 · 6 June 2021]

This was better than Leah. I liked the story line.

Not as good as the first

[mostlyharmless-30728 · 6/10 · 3 July 2021]

This episode was still good, but I didn't like Anthony Mackie's performance as much as Anne Hathaway's.

Mackie really shows his acting chops

[pandora1988 · 10/10 · 21 May 2021]

After watching the first episode and being unimpressed, I figured I would try more. I am glad I did. The emotion Anthony Mackie brings to this story is impeccable. He speaks with himself as if it's another person. He shows two slightly different personas. And it's beautiful hearing someone describe their family like that.

Anthony Mackie is exceptional

[MovieQween-33622 · 9/10 · 21 May 2021]

This is a 24 minute acting masterpiece of Anthony Mackie. He draws you in with his brilliant talent & emotional rawness. I've always thought that Mr Mackie was great but this is definitely his vehicle to shine in. I can't wait to see more projects that show us this side of him. I'm such a fan! Also emotional story that centers just on him reflecting on his family & his life. Beautiful!

Good acting but ultimately boring

[Aus1964 · 5/10 · 18 July 2021]

Anthony Mackie gives a believable and credible performance, but the episode consists pretty much of a man talking about how much he loves his family. Not enough plot to really sustain interest.

Mackie In the Mirror

[gensbill · 9/10 · 21 May 2021]

This was very an emotional script. And, very well done.

For the main character, letting go of his life and trusting his family to Tom was probably so upsetting, he was beside himself.

Drudgery

[Batree · 2/10 · 22 May 2021]

Slow, boring and pointless. Yes, Mackie expresses emotions but that just isn't enough to keep drawn in.

Emotional and brilliant

[madonnicallysony · 9/10 · 21 May 2021]

Its so heartbreaking to even think of this possibility of replacing oneself with their artificially created doppelganger.

Mackie MIrror Wow just Wow!!

[jadenmoe · 10/10 · 21 May 2021]

Anthony Mackie is a class act of an actor talking to one self such an emotional piece which in beginning you think what's going on this short episode is intense emotional I found myself asking what if any of us even myself was in that position what would we tell ourselves in that moment the acting of this man drew me in to the performance and A class acting Oscar worthy performance from Mackie salute you sir you have come a long way since 8 mile and you deserve all the accolades! Watch this you won't be dissapointed!

Unnecessarily rushed

[dfc-london10 · 3/10 · 20 October 2021]

Given we know in the next episode that it was a year before he died, why did they only have 15 minutes to hash it out? It felt rushed and just a man telling another man trivial traits about his family, like how his wife farts? I mean really....

Anthony Mackie wow

[dunnejeff · 9/10 · 3 June 2021]

As was stated by someone else I too was not impressed by the first episode but pressed on. Anthony Mackie's performance, He is stellar in this. I urge all to watch.

Most boring episode EVER

[SqueakyLovesGeorgeSpahn · 1/10 · 3 September 2021]

Mr. Director, do not write and direct it all yourself UNLESS your name is Orson Welles. I cannot get my head around what is the effing point of this crap.

Eons above the first terrible episode

[terrylarosa · 9/10 · 21 May 2021]

Mackie gives a wonderful, emotional performance; possibly his best. I can see why these actors jumped at the chance to work here; sometimes playing more than one character. It's evident within the first 5 minutes what the whole thing is about but it detracts not one bit from the enjoyable performance; unlike the forever screaming Hathaway in the first one. A must watch.

Anthony Mackie's Performance Was AMAZING

[brownwilfredbw · 10/10 · 25 May 2021]

I watched this show for Anthony Mackie, and I definitely spent my time worth. Anthony's performance truly is outstanding. He brings into the shoes of the character(s) and helps feel the emotion that he portrays. When he talked about his children Wilder and Peg, that really made me cry (I just wish there was background music to really set the mood or the warmth but sadness). This is one of my favorite performances of his. I heard that he spent a good amount of time studying for this role and recalled his old Julliard notes, and IT WAS DEFINITELY WORTH IT. This role is far different from any other roles he played and was more difficult, but he still excelled! Congrats Anthony Mackie!

A Real Man

[lightheartedbeing · 9/10 · 29 May 2021]

Had no idea what was coming with this one, and really liked how it unfolded revealing what was going on while in on the conversation. The acting was great, very moving, and especially wonderful the depiction of such a man facing what he was facing. I really appreciate it when men are allowed not only their anger, but their pain and grief related to how much they love: a real man. Very glad this is out there, what filmmaking storytelling can really be.

So much like Harlan Ellison

[britnysmama · 10/10 · 21 May 2021]

The whole episode I was trying to remember which short story this reminds me of.

Wow

[tmccheyne · 10/10 · 13 June 2021]

I was totally mesmerised....such acting...I cried, laughed and felt all this.

I'm going to watch it again, and again.

An Oscar deserving performance.

Please watch this even if you don't watch any others.

Anthony Mackie 💯

[shangeetharajoo · 9/10 · 17 July 2021]

This was great work by Anthony Mackie, I don't feel this man gets enough praise.

Redundancy

[gbyzp · 9/10 · 10 September 2021]

Why redundancy?

Well watch the episode to get the obvious reference... but I also use the word to acknowledge that any accolades I share about Mackie's performance have likely been shared by others.

WONDERFUL HEARTFELT POWERFUL.

Solos 2 (Tom) = Swan Song

[jaufort · 9/10 · 9 December 2021]

Incredible...

No reference to each other in credits (?!)

This Anthony Mackie masterclass is COPIED, is the same idea, showed in Apple (Original?) Movie Swan Song (coming soon with a promising Maherhala Ali performance).

Wich one was the ORIGINAL one?