A Gem

Rating: 9/10 (13 March 2005)

An extraordinary performance by Jamie Foxx. His portrayal of Ray Charles has to go down as one of the best ever performances. As good as the supporting cast was, they seem lost in his phenomenal performance. Anyone who loves Charle's music would crave for "Ray II". I would have given this movie 10 stars had there not been so many flash backs. The feeling of responsibility over his brothers death along with how his mother drove his independence was established early on. It became a distraction as Charles strove for stardom. A wonderful screen play that not only focused on his great music and rise to stardom but also covered the many devils within Ray. A must see for everybody.