One of the greatest biographies of all time.

Rating: 9/10 (18 February 2005)

I think this is one of the best biographical movies that has ever been made. To think Ray Charles knew that his discrepancies were going to be exposed in a way that most of us would cringe at is truly an act of courage. Before this movie was made I am sure he would have been acknowledged as a true musical genius, but now I believe he will be remembered as a true source of inspiration and a man to be reviled with as much admiration as possible. I hope he died knowing that his life was a story for the ages. And Jamie Foxx is simply amazing. IF he doesn't win the Oscar for best actor there is something wrong with the Academy. He completely turned himself into Ray Charles, and I believe most actors today couldn't do that if blessed by God himself. I would rate this movie at a 9.9 if I could, merely because I think they could have used a different song for the main theme. Unchain My Heart would have been my choice. But what do I know!!