Ray...

Rating: 9/10 (24 January 2005)

The best thing about this movie, aside from the phenomenal portrayal by Jamie Foxx, was the insight into what actually motivated Ray Charles and the decisions that he made. Even though the movie was 2 1/2 hours long....you leave wanting more....I think the fact the he lived to view and authenticate it makes it even that more interesting...there is some very personal information and insight into Ray and actors and actresses couldn't have done a better job!!!!! I have also seen Jamie Foxx in an interview...amazingly...he and Ray are both doing the singing in this film...but you never know when it is Ray and when it is Jamie....Taylor Hackford, the director, wanted to be able to make the portrayal of Ray as real as possible. Jamie Foxx is also a concert pianist in real life, his talents are finally truly seen in this movie.