RIP Brother Ray

Rating: 10/10 (6 November 2004)

Being a life long fan of Ray Charles,i was moved to the core by this movie.it will be a sin if jamie foxx isn't at least nominated for the Oscar next year.i got the soundtrack today,and I'm in heaven."mess around"is the one song i never heard before this flick.Now,its a favorite of mine.Ray's sudden death in June really hurt me,but I'm glad he left this movie as his legacy.When i saw this flick,the theatre was packed(black and white).At the end of the movie,Everyone stood up and gave a standing ovation.It was beautiful.The thing that touched me,it that is Ray was mainly mistreated and used by blacks(his own people) in the beginning.Whites were the one's who came to his rescue,and made him the legend he became.As a black female,my parents taught me to take people on an individual basis,not as black or white.This movie reinforced that for me.Bravo for your performance,Jamie.RIP Brother Ray. We will miss you.