The best film bio I've ever seen

Rating: 10/10 (2 November 2004)

I can't say enough good things about Jamie Foxx in this film - I had always considered him something of a lightweight but he has channelled Ray Charles completely, so much so that I had to keep reminding myself that this wasn't Ray Charles performing in his autobiography! Not a short film, but it felt like it; you were just carried along on the flow of this excellently told life story. I'm sure I will never give a superficial listen to any of his music again after learning so much about him from this film. The supporting cast did a wonderful job too; I liked the honesty and straightforwardness of Ahmet played by Curtis Armstrong (Booger from Revenge of the Nerds! - another actor showing his previously hidden talents) and the women in Ray Charles's life were also portrayed with great depth and perception. Overall, the best bio and one of the best films I've seen in years...and I see a LOT of movies!