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Movie Reviews of Ray (Widescreen Edition)
Movie Review: Ray, A Beautiful Tale About Overcoming Life's Obstacles
Summary: 5 Stars
I saw this movie several months ago and I must say that I was very impressed by it, for many reasons. All the actors and actresses delivered outstanding performances, but especially the one by Jamie Foxx who went above and beyond the call. I can see what all the fuss is about in regards to his performance because he truly shines as one of the greatest legends in music history. Ray Charles was blessed with his gift for music while Foxx was blessed with both acting and singing, talents which he pours his heart and soul into in this film, much like Ray did throughout his career.
The tale weaved in this biography was very moving and seemed rather authentic. His drug addiction was somewhat romantisized I suppose, but at least the audience was given a taste of what it might have been like, a peak into the troubled times, the blues, of the musical genious.
The setting, the cinematography, the costumes, the music and the people really helped bring this amazing tale to life, something which can be rather challenging given the long and tumultuous life that Ray Charles led. Even though the movie did not cover his entire career, it portrayed the most significant parts in an enlightening way, effectively pointing out what made Ray what he was, a soulful, incredibly talented genious who had a passion for music, life and women.
I'd wager to say that Ray Charles' music can move me like no other musician can because it touches my soul, there's just something unique about his voice that brings out that emotion deep within a person, and that's what made Ray one of the greatest. His music comes to life in this heartwarming tale.
I really like this movie because it manages to accomplish that rare feat of capturing a little bit of that magic that Ray was blessed with, and something that special doesn't come along every day.
If you watch this movie, you might get Georgia on your mind as well.
Movie Review: Best music biopic since "What's Love Got to Do With It"
Summary: 5 Stars
"Ray," which I just caught in a sneak preview, is a grand film. It's vastly entertaining, incredibly well-acted and visually striking. Beyond that, the film gives a warts-and-all portrayal of its talented and troubled subject, Ray Charles.
Though it deals primarily with Charles's attempts to make it in the music business and his struggles with womanizing and drug addiction, the film's most touching moments come from jarring flashes to his troubled, rural childhood. One scene, in which Charles's strong mother teaches him how to be self-reliant in spite of his blindness, is played without dialogue, yet the power of the scene reduced me to tears.
Also, the film answers some key questions about how Charles coped with blindness and racism during his life.
Jamie Foxx, who was already brilliant this year in "Collateral," gives his greatest performance to date as Charles. He has the mannerisms of the musician down, yet Foxx does more than mimic Charles and play up the man's disability. He's able to give Charles a sympathetic edge necessary throughout the film, even when Charles does some despicable things to his business partners and the women in his life. Foxx carries the movie, pays proper tribute to an American legend while keeping him human and injects the movie with enthusiasm and a sense of humor. This is the sort of acting that should and hopefully will garner an Academy Award nomination.
Charles filled his life with intelligent, strong women. Kerry Washington and Regina King, playing his wife Della and his mistress Margie Hendrix, give notable performances in the film.
Though the film has some flaws, it's compelling and watchable. And the touching story has an added impact because of Charles's recent death.
Thankfully, the movie, done with Charles's approval before his death, is filled with his great music.
I highly recommend "Ray."
Movie Review: Jamie Foxx Tore the Plug out of the Screen
Summary: 5 Stars
Jamie Foxx tore it up on the Big screen. the acting is a 10. the film itself was spotty&Kinda long in areas. the Book is a Must Read. Regina King got snubbed by the Oscars as did Kerry washington. the Acting on here is top notch. the Bonus material is tight especially with Ray Charles&Jamie Foxx during there Jam session. I'm so Proud of Brother Jamie Foxx. He is a Great Example of when you give a Black Man the chance to further enhance Himself His Craft you get huge rewards such as this film. I remember when Bil cosby&others Frowned on Brother Jamie Foxx after he did "Booty Call"&other so-so to forgetable roles&acted like that was all he could do,but the Brother proved all Wrong in this Film. RIP Ray Charles. Jamie Foxx knocked it out the Box from start to finish. I read on Ray Charles as a child&always thought the Music World of Him because as a Musician he was so Versatile. You name the Style&Brother Ray could do it. I still remember reading Billboard Magazine as a child&Being Blowned away that this soul Brother was on almost all of the Charts. he had no Limits to His Creativity. He was a Musical Gumbo without limits. this film deals with many aspects of His Career. Him Owning His Masters&controlling His Masters especially for a Black Artist in the 60's was as Ground Breaking as His Music was. ain't no doubt in my mind that unless the Oscars are fixed there is no way that Jamie Foxx doesn't win for Best Actor. he was the Entertainer of the Year for 2004 bar none. Props to Taylor Hackford for getting this long overdue film out here.the acting was Incredible all the way.all the Actors&Actress;s deserve a extra Bonus for this Film.Movie Review: Ray's Light in the Dark
Summary: 5 Stars
As musical bio-pics go,'Ray' is hard to top. It's up there with,'Amaedaus' with the added challenge of depicting a well-known public image. Foxx is totally convincing and his lip-syncing of his master's voice from 50s and 60s hits is nigh on perfect. It would be easy, on such a mercurial trip, to put the pedal to the floor on Charles's legendary sexual and heroin excesses. Yet, at no point, did I wince at possible gratuitous, myth-making with a sense of overkill. The bonus disc has Charles coaching Foxx on piano, and of course, this is the lynch pin to the success of the movie, the fact that the actor isn't acting the music. He's not Ray Charles. But he is an actual musician and thus gives the director the benefit of being able to pan from keyboard shots to the musicians entranced face which enhances the sense of documentation rather than simulation. Foxx seems to have been born to this role His is a performance of supreme devotion and richly deserves the applaudits it's gathered.Ray's hunger for success and dealing with the administrative moguls is crisp without being condescending. The lads at Atlantic are given very sympathetic portraits. The retrieved early childhood scenes glove well. Whether the guilt trip over his younger sibling's drowning is valid, ostensibly Charles gave it the thumbs up. More likely the discrimination he had to contend with from his music-business buddies, and the ambience of the entertainment world's easy congress, seduced him. That he survived and generated the music he did is the outstanding fact and the balance sheet, for all his considerable foibles, reads in positive ink.Movie Review: RAY
Summary: 5 Stars
At Twenty, I look back at my life and I see my life in pictures and more pictures. Ray Charles in contrast sees/saw only that part of his life where he could dream of something real and worth holding onto in pictures.Sadly, it takes him back to the deepest wound he ever suffered.The fact that the story and screenplay on this film made me feel Jamie Foxx is the real Ray Charles is alone for me to rank it high.
Ray Charles was a man of gritty belief in himself but somehow or somewhere he would run back into those days where he could see as a child.The haunt and absolute feeling of worthlessness he felt never really escaped him. What I gained from this film is that childhood memories last a lifetime but it's only the superhuman who get over those.Pardon my lack of faith in humanity.
There were two scenes that made me cry and not surprisingly both were from his sorrowful past.What was however quite amazing about Ray Charles was the lack of any self pity in him. It were the words of his mother that kept him going.
Please note, this film is not for short attention span dilletes. It's not for those seeking Spidermans preventing trains from colliding and neither for those who wish to have a good time. It's one I'd recommend mostly to those who wish to look into another person's life. Jamie Foxx has gained a mountain load of appreciation for this role and deservedly so.
I think I'm gonna go watch more movies based on people's lives.I wouldn't consider buying Ray simply because it's not something I'd like to watch again.
Cheers & a Ray Charle smile..