Jamie Foxx's performance is outstanding....

Rating: 8/10 (22 December 2011)

Ray is a little overlong, with one or two scenes that feel on the dull side. However there is much to like, such as the strong support cast, the nuanced direction, a sharp script and powerful themes displayed just as powerfully and as movingly.
Three things however are outstanding. One is the look of the film. Not once is it overly-glossy or made for TV, the detail is beautifully evoked and the cinematography is appropriately skillful. Then there is the music, which is both catchy and enough to make a strong emotional impact. But the main pro is the performance of Jamie Foxx, who becomes Ray Charles and the whole performance is superb.
All in all, a very good film elevated by an even better performance. 8/10 Bethany Cox