Ray (2004)
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The story of the life and career of the legendary rhythm and blues musician Ray Charles, from his humble beginnings in the South, where he went blind at age seven, to his meteoric rise to stardom during the 1950s and 1960s.
Cast
- Jamie Foxx
- Kerry Washington
- Regina King
- Clifton Powell
- Aunjanue Ellis
- Harry J. Lennix
- Terrence Dashon Howard
- Larenz Tate
- Bokeem Woodbine
- Sharon Warren
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- Feb 5, 2019
I like how Ray goes to rehab and then the movie just...ends. And text tells us "he never did drugs again."
Patrick WillemsJan 3, 2020It was very bold of the filmmakers to actually go back in time and cast young Ray Charles as himself. Not many filmmakers would take such a risk.
Felipe F.Apr 16, 2024Though this musical biopic is a bit overstretched with some flaws, it is just full of energy and love, powered by some fantastic performance from Jamie Foxx and refreshing blues. It addresses the psychological aspects, balancing out both his personal and professional fronts…
Michael James - Apr 18, 2023
"Always remember your promise to me. Never let nobody or nothing turn you into no cripple."
Enzo SantosJul 24, 2020Jamie Foxx 🤩
JaemartApr 16, 2014As a huge fan of Ray Charles' music from a young age, a biopic of one of the greatest musical icons of the 20th century was an enticing prospect. Ray is the product of fifteen years of effort from director Taylor Hackford to bring the blind singer's life story to the big…
A. J. Black - Jun 4, 2020
Still debating between a 3.5 and 4 but I’m sticking with a 3.5 for now. Ray is a very lively, energetic and surprisingly fun biopic about Ray Charles. The music is very refreshing to hear and allows you to be a part of the movie. It’s a pretty well-directed movie and the…
SamAug 19, 2024que historia increible papito, la actuacionde jamie un 10, te olvidas que no es ray charles posta y que estas viendo una peli
dillom666Aug 4, 2016This is a hard movie to take seriously after watching Walk Hard too many times.
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- Alexander Rivera likedRay
Ray is spectacular the music is obviously amazing & Jamie Foxx absolutely kills it as Ray This man’s life is truly out of this world😎 It covers How he went blind ✅ How and when he created his best songs ✅ His Best decisions ✅ His Worse mistakes 🚫 The Rise & Fall of Ray Charles
Melissa Ely lovedRayGreat movie with amazing acting by Jamie Fox. I don’t know anything about Ray Charles so I’m not sure how accurate this movie is but it was really entertaining and I feel like I learned a lot about him.
leon lovedRayJamie Foxx als ray charles ist einfach perfekt und der Gedanke, dass die beiden zusammen an diesem Film vor seinem Sterben arbeiten konnten ist sehr schön. Der Film hat in 2 1/2h unglaublich viel von seinem Leben gezeigt und er hätte auch länger und detaillierter sein dürfen.
- Tanner lovedRay
Wow. Foxx’s performance is extremely compelling and convincing. At times I rooted for him. At times I didn’t. I love the way the cigarette smoke floats in the air. I could listen to Ray say “ya dig?” a million more times.
MovieDaddy lovedRayOne of the better biopics available today. Foxx dominates and solidifies his place as a Hollywood great. Only con is that the ending is a bit week compared to the rest of the movie. Otherwise this is fantastic.
Char likedRayJamie Foxx being the role of Ray Charles was so so smart. i think this conveyed Ray’s life very well. you know the actor is good when you get PISSED TF OFF at their character, Ray definitely had his moments.
- Lida Pro Kino likedRay
Great movie about great man! None of that 2 and half hours was excess. And Jamie Foxx is a discovery for me by this movie! -2 points just because of bad decorations and makeup (in some places)
megan lovedRayso good, tear jerker especially knowing it's a true story but wish it showed more of him when he was older instead of just "didn't touch heroin for 40 years after" like cmon 8/10
Parker Wilson likedRayIt’s plays every song of his hits and explains them and I like the pasting from going from the present to the past then back the present but it’s a little too long
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Metacritic
Unlike his songs, the film holds something back. It goes deep into a life filled with as much trouble and pain as triumph and accomplishment but never quite gets at the root of who Ray is.
Kirk Honeycutt
The Hollywood Reporter
Jamie Foxx gets so far inside the man and his music that he and Ray Charles seem to breathe as one.
Peter Travers
Rolling Stone
Bursting at the seams with music, Taylor Hackford's ambitious film provides a good sense of the pioneering entertainer's extraordinary journey and brings it to life with plenty of colorful detail.
Todd McCarthy
Variety
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