Ray

Pros: Jamie Foxx, and the entire cast
Cons: Too long. Focuses too much on the more insidious parts of Charles' life.

If anyone ever needed a reason to see why an Academy Award for "Best Actor" was handed out, then Ray is the film to see. Jamie Foxx's portrayal of music legend Ray Charles is absolutely brilliant. Foxx has every single detail about Charles down ...

Pros: Excellent work on one of the most unique pioneers in American music history...
Cons: Jamie Foxx wins the Oscar by default...

I'll admit that I went into this one loaded for bear, specifically Jamie Foxx. Especially after watching the Extras feature on the Collateral DVD and hearing his co-star, Jada Pinkett-Smith, ramble on about what a great mime he was (as opposed to ...

Pros: Jamie Foxx, Kerry Washington, story, musical score
Cons: less then spectacular finale, two hour and thirty minute timelength, use of flashbacks

It was tremendously heart-breaking for America to have lost not only one, but two cultural icons that had had profound impacts on the people of our nation – Ronald Reagan and Ray Charles – die within a week of each other. Unfortunately, Ray Charles’ ...

Pros: Jamie Foxx, his wife, and about the entire cast.
Cons: too small not to see this movie.

The only negative thing about this movie (as my husband pointed out) is that Ray's wife doesn't age! When the Georgia state assembly is awarding Ray she looks the same age as when he met her. Now, I've never seen Ray Charles' wife, but I betcha she ...

Pros: Jamie Foxx and the acting ensemble; screenplay/story/plot; informative; music
Cons: duration; pacing; editing (overall film structure)

I didn't know a lot about Ray Charles before I went and saw this film. I love several of his songs, especially "Georgia On My Mind". I knew he was a compelling person to watch. And I knew he was blind. Written and directed by Taylor Hackford, ...

Pros: Great performances and entertaining musical sequences.
Cons: Too broad in scope. Movie's script lacks conflict

Ray leaves me with one of the most unusual feelings that I've ever encountered while watching a movie. I feel like I saw a great mediocre movie. Ray, of course, is the biopic of Ray Charles, told from the time he heads out to seek fame and fortune ...

Pros: Good script,good direction,Foxx's performance - spot on!
Cons: Some may find it too long.

Covering a biography of an American Icon would be easy if it were shot through rose coloured lenses and showcased during a Movie of the Week. This film portrays the real struggles in chilling reality that faced Ray Charles in his early years. No ...

Pros: Jamie Foxx and Regina King, and oh yes, the music.
Cons: Feels rushed toward the end. A bubbly Larenz Tate as Quincy Jones.

Ray is one of those rare movies you don’t want to end. But end it must because Ray Charles died this year. It begins with flashbacks when he was a youngster. His mom, Aretha, heartedly portrayed by Sharon Warner (where did SHE come from?) ...

Pros: One of the best biopics ever made.
Cons: Not a thing.

Over the past few months many people have hailed the movie RAY as something spectacular. Critics loved the film. It did well at the box office. And it also won Jamie Foxx the Oscar for best actor. The question is did it deserve all of this attention? ...

Pros: every single minute as it alternates briskly between raucous and pensive
Cons: none

Let's forget just for a moment Jamie Foxx's performance in Ray. For 2 1/2 soulful hours I forgot Jamie Foxx was even in the movie. I was simply absorbed in the idea that I was watching Ray Charles's life unfold before my eyes, and that it was Ray Charles ...

Pros: Jamie Foxx, Sharon Warren, Kerry Washington, and Regina King were outstanding.
Cons: None.

Last week, I went to see this movie for the first time and I really enjoyed watching this. It was a 2 1/2 hour long movie, but what the hell. I paid only $3.50 to see this movie and it was very much worth it. Taylor Hackford directed this movie ...

Pros: Ray Charles' music and accomplishments. Jaimee Foxx's acting and accomplishments.
Cons: None.

This movie was just excellent. It's really a toss up between this movie and The Aviator for the Best Biopic of the year. I felt compelled to write this review prior to the Golden Globe ceremony which is this weekend to get us prepared to hear "and the ...

Pros: Jamie Foxx is brilliant in his performance. Oscar worthy.
Cons: None whatsoever.

I'll preface my review, with the sad fact that I never understood, nor bothered to listen to the Late Ray Charles music. I admired his piano techniques, but not the genre of the music he preformed. After seeing an ad on Television for the ...

Pros: Well written, great story and Foxx plays an awesome role
Cons: Nothing.

I am astounded, all I can say is Oh My God. I just sat through Ray and spent the entire 2 1/2 hours not believing that "Ray" was once Wanda from In Living Color. Jamie Foxx has a talent as strong as Ray Charles did. I am a Ray Charles fan, a ...

Pros: Foxx was great and so was the supporting cast.
Cons: Too long and BORING!!!

I get the feeling I may take some heat for this review, but unfortunately it can't deter me from being honest. I went into this movie with such great expectations (which may have contributed to my problem). Admittedly, I'm not a huge fan of Ray ...