Amazing Movie

Rating: 9/10 (19 February 2005)

I've never seen a movie that seemed to capture not just the mannerisms but the essence of a person. Jamie Foxx was born to play Ray. I highly recommend taking a whole night off, sitting down and watching this film. The music was great. I enjoyed how the writer tied the songs into what Ray was going through at the time...I don't know if that is exactly how it was but on film it was great. Because I am a musician I was interested in this film, but it touches our humanity, our heart and even encourages hope. Sit back enjoy and put yourself in Ray's shoes--what would you have done? I think many of us would have settled for "making a living", or using our gift/talent to get by. But let this life story stir you to "be all you can be" (not a commercial for the Army). Thanks.