Truly wonderful Bluesy Jazz biopic of Ray Charles

Rating: 9/10 (14 December 2012)

Truly wonderful Bluesy Jazz biopic of Ray Charles and his battle with disability, racism, addiction, death, exploitation and the search for 'his' sound. An absolute star turn from Jamie Foxx.
The film portrays a troubled yet brilliant life, coping with a harsh but loving childhood, turbulent behaviour and the rigours of touring. Ray treads a similar path to Johnny Cash and even Elvis with the substance abuse and megalomania.
As you'd expect the music is fantastic, I had no idea how much Ray Charles I knew and loved, the hatred oozing from one of the "Hit the Road Jack" renditions is just splendid.
Great movie and yet more proof that you can't beat a good biopic.
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