Jamie carries the film on his back...

Rating: Null/10 (31 October 2004)

Ray lies on the great performance of Jamie Fox. Fox lives Ray. He talks Ray. He walks Ray. His emotions all Ray, his expressions all Ray. Not in one scene did Jamie loose touch of his Ray act. Jamie surprises me with his best performance till date. Oscar worthy? Yes. But right now lets wish that he gets nominated, cause he certainly deserves a nomination no doubt. The movie lacks in many departments. When it comes Acting, everyone delivers. Kerry Washington is at her best, Regina King is outstanding, Tate gets wasted though. The movie focuses on the other characters too much and that leads too wastage of time (ex: The ring announcer who introduces Ray at his concerts). The movie is at least 2:45 minutes. Which is just too long. The film does cover many incidents that happens to Charles during his life time. Director does a good job on the little details and symbolisms in the film. The good thing here is the movie isn't by any chance trying to state that Charles was god or the greatest of all time. They go deep into his life to cover all the negative incidents that took place and all the negative things he has done. This film is much better than Ali for sure. There are scenes that will always be remember no doubt. If your a fan of Charles or Jamie, watch this film for sure. Charles fans will get to learn so much about Ray from this film. Things that they probably never even knew. And Jamie fans should watch it for his Oscar nomination worthy performance. Overall, the film does drag in parts and should of been cut down on the editing table but it also unleashes an actor (Jamie) with so much talent that was hidden for such a long time.