Jamie Foxx gives an excellent performance in "Ray"

Rating: 8/10 (2 February 2005)

Taylor Hackford has made a long list of good movies and his new movie is no exception. The movie about Ray Charles is basically a movie about a man from humble beginnings who rises to greatness. This is however not a one-sided rags-to-riches story that you see far too often. The movie also shows the darker side of Ray Charles, consisting of years of drug abuse and womanizing. Because the movie shows both sides of Charles, it becomes interesting.
Jamie Foxx is quite simply excellent in his portrayal of Ray Charles. Even though the movie is well worth watching, it is clear what, in the end, makes the movie so good. Foxx is an Oscar candidate this year and it would be a fair choice if he would get the statuette.