Very Entertaining

Rating: 9/10 (27 February 2005)

An amazing movie. Jamie Fox is absolutely incredible, and the lighting and the shadows in the film are spectacular. Even if you have no interest in Ray Charles or his music, you need to see this movie. The movie walks the fine line of being entertaining and witty yet dramatic and deep. It does a great job of avoiding clutter and meaningless events in his life in order to tell a great story. The music, dancing, and vibe throughout the story are extraordinary. The combination of his drug use, affairs, and hallucinations makes the story riveting, and Fox's incredible mannerisms and expressions add a sense of realism. If he loses out to Eastwood, or if the film loses out to Million Dollar Baby, the Academy will have officially lost all my respect.