Barefoot as a Child

Rating: 7/10 (4 November 2004)

Although Ray is not a terrific movie, it has several powerful and touching moments that make it a good movie. There are scenes that catch your eye and make you look deep into the situation. As Ray's mother hugs him for the final time, you see Ray, without any shoes that he can call his own. Showing his roots, the scene scream a thousands words without having to say anything. An interesting cast, many faces are known actors, but not well known. Most films pride themselves with casting top actors. Here, Ray scores big by casting several good actors who aren't the top actors in Hollywood. Jamie Foxx, Regina King, Clifton Powell, Bokeem Woodbine, C.J. Sanders, Curtis Armstrong (Revenge of the Nerds) and Richard Schiff who is known for his role on The West Wing. He is very good in this small role, he looks so different without facial hair....and hair on the top of his head.