A film not to be missed

Rating: 10/10 (24 April 2005)

I love when you can watch a movie that takes you into its full realm. After the first 15 minutes I felt I was really watching Ray Charles. I have seen many actors do portrayals of celebrities, singers, athletes, and many other famous people, but rarely have I watched a film in where I felt it so closely resemble the person in speech, appearance, gestures, even down to Ray Charles' pattern of walk. Jaime Foxx's portrayal was gritty, emotional, compelling, and overall his best work to date. Taylor Hackford chose this film out of love and respect for Ray Charles, and it's very evident in the final result of this film. I hope that anyone who watches this film will walk away with a sense of newfound admiration for one of the great legends and music ground breakers of our time.