Great Look at the Genius

Rating: Null/10 (3 November 2004)

This was probably one of the finest biopics in years. You get pretty much get to see Ray Charles for what he was, a man who was haunted by his demons and who almost let those demons destroy him just as his career was beginning to reach its peak. Jamie Foxx proves that he is more than just a comedian with his great dramatic performance as Ray Charles. In fact, he does such a good job with his performance that you almost forget that you are looking at an actor and you actually think you are looking at Ray Charles himself. Also, the ladies in this film put in wonderful performances as well. Kerry Robinson, Regina King and Aunjanue Ellis all turned in exceptional performances as well. They show how the women in Charles' life affected him for better and for worse. Also, the final scene in the film where he comes to terms with the demons that were haunting him for most of his life.