A former Britpop rocker who now works on a farm gets caught driving drunk and faces deportation after living in Los Angeles for many years. His efforts to stay in the U.S. force him to confront the past and current demons in his life.

"The Scottish actor is wonderfully transparent and natural...There's a lovely gravity and specificity to the story."
Entertainment Weekly

"Treats its themes with delicate tact and a precise eye. (...) Strong supporting cast...finely observed."
NPR

"This is the kind of very good movie that surprises...Whoever sees the depressing-sounding 'California Solo' will likely find it — and its star — endearing, poignant, ultimately upbeat. It's even sort of a perfect early-date movie."
San Francisco Bay Guardian

"(Robert Carlyle) is vibrant and touching in every scene. He gives California Solo all he's got (...), his presence informs the essence of the man he plays and the humanity of the film itself."
Observer

"A strong naturalistic performance" played with "great tact and sensitivity...A contemplative human drama...with a powerful message."
Am NY

"An open and utterly human performance from Robert Carlyle."
The Telegraph

"A fascinating profile of a man."
Slant Magazine

"A contemplative human drama...with a powerful message."
A.M. New York

"A disarming and involving character study. Make the effort to find it; you won't be sorry."
Huffington Post

"A bravura performance...don't miss."
New York Observer

‎"Carlyle's best feature in years...a tough, tender turn."
Time Out

"A wry, mournful study of midlife crisis...Lewy's after something much more shaded and unpredictable."
New York Times

"Accompanied by an exquisite playlist, California Solo proves itself an enjoyable story of pain and loss with the possibility of redemption....Carlyle is in top form in California Solo creating a character that doesn't deserve your sympathy but one that garners it nonetheless."
EatSleepLiveFilm

"Robert Carlyle's soulful, layered performance as an embittered musician facing his demons gives this fragile drama emotional heft."
The Hollywood Reporter

"Marshall Lewy's film excels as an engaging character study with the help of an exceptional performance from its' lead star."
Cinehouse

"A touching drama by writer-director Marshall Lewy that gives that marvelous actor Robert Carlyle a great character part into which he can sink his teeth."
The Huffington Post

"Robert Carlyle turns in a committed performance."
Variety

"An unexpected gem, it features a stunning central performance from Carlyle – perhaps his best since Trainspotting's Begbie – and don't be surprised if this turns up during the 2013 awards season."
Total Film