Straight forward like the old days.

Rating: Null/10 (12 February 2005)

Taylor Hackford directed this film is a very conventional manner. Perfect if you ask me. Since it isn't fiction, there is very little inventiveness required. The history of the story is, in a sense, its own director and Hackford just guides it along, makes it all even and the film is never boring. Jamie Foxx gives one of the most realistic performances in the history of the movies with his portrayal of Ray Charles. He IS Ray Charles. He has to win the Oscar. There is no other competition from 2004 and if Foxx doesn't win the Oscar, it will be the biggest blemish on the Academy's reputation in a very long time. 'Ray' is truthful, entertaining to the max and is beautiful to look at since its visual frame work is so authentic.