Ray

Pros: everything from start to finish
Cons: none

After sitting through 2 1/2 hours of Ray the only thought that came to my mind was I wanted to remain in my seat and see it again. From start to finish, this film grabs you, holds you, make you cry, makes you smile and gives you a sense what it was like ...

Pros: Very realistic heart wrenching film.
Cons: None

This is the BEST movie I've seen in a few years. I was skeptical to hear Jamie Fox ,a very talented comic, was to portray Ray Charles. I was very pleasantly surprised by the talent and dedication and seriousness that he played this part. After only ...

Pros: Foxx's performance, supporting actors, Taylor Hackford's direction
Cons: Not enough insight into his wife. Other than that, very little.

"Ray" is in the minority when it comes to biopics. Economically written, directed with a firm hand from a veteran, respected director and performances off the charts, the film is quickly set near the top of biopics. Where "A Beautiful Mind" drags and ...

Pros: The English language can't describe the beauty and honor of this film.
Cons: NONE - except I wanted to hear every Ray Charles song ever sung.

Run to see this remarkable film about the life and hard times of Ray Charles. Jamie Foxx will DEFINITELY win the Oscar for his mesmerizing portrayal of the famed singer. Other actors shouldn't even be nominated. In the middle of the film I felt that I ...

Pros: The music and Foxx's incredible imitation ability
Cons: Ending left too many unanswered questions

The fact that Foxx is nominated for this film speaks a great deal already. I watched this movie twice in the theatre and it was well worth it the second time around. Being 24 years old, I would have never predicted that Ray Charles led such a fast and ...

Pros: This movie is perfect to learn Ray Charles' history with.
Cons: it's a biopic so of course everything is dramatized

I finally was able to see the biopic “RAY” with Jamie Foxx in the lead role as the late-great Ray Charles, and let me tell you: it is most definitely a must see for every music fan and musicologist! Jamie Foxx fit the part ...

Pros: Feel good music and an Oscar-winning performance
Cons: The realistic drug use

FOR THOSE WHO WONDER WHY JAMIE FOXX WON THE OSCAR:
10. The Movie is a great biopic of the musical genius of our time, Ray Charles
9. Chilling re-enactment of young Ray's struggle with blindness
8. Retro feel and period details impeccably portrayed
7. Get drawn in by great songs like "Georgia" and "America, the Beautiful" that evoke memories of joy
6. You'll forget you are watching Jamie Foxx and truly believe he is Ray!
5. Learn little known facts about the real Ray Charles
4. View for yourself the accomplishments he made to the music industry
3. Ray's wife, "Della Bea" captured by Kerry Washington
2. The dynamic Regina King as Ray's lover "Margie"
1. Jamie Foxx's uncanny ability to capture Ray's mannerisms while lending his own talented singing and piano playing to this great film classic.

It is no coincidence that Jamie Foxx was nominated in two categories: for Best Actor in Ray and again for Best Supporting Actor for Collateral. Who knew that he was a classical pianist and accomplished singer/song writer? This guy defines the term "Triple threat" reminiscent of Sammy Davis, Jr.

Pros: Jaimie Foxx, Regina King, and the whole cast.
Cons: The end left me unsettled.

This movie was an awesome gift to Ray Charles fans. Jaimie Foxx portrayed Ray so well, it was hard to believe it was not Ray himself on the screen. Some did not appreciate the use of flashbacks but I found them to be brief glimpses into the deep pain of Ray's life. George's death seemed to be a defining time in his life. I almost wondered if Ray went blind because he couldn't stand to see anymore hurt.

Pros: Jamie Foxx, well shot, fantastic cast in general
Cons: overhyped, not as interesting as i thought it would be

Ray, for me was a big disappointment, I didn't have time to see it in the cinema and it was a while before i rented it. Having seen Jamie Foxx win his various awards and having read and watched tons of rave reviews I was very excited when I finally sat down and stuck in the DVD. What was to come, however, was very disappointing. jamie Foxx, no doubt deserves his awards, any portrayal of the late Ray Charles (RIP) requires phenomenal acting skills and I feel that jamie Foxx did the role justice, the story however, is little different to the stories of most blues/soul/early hip hop singers of Charles' time and I found myself struggling to stay focused.
If you are particularly interested in Ray Charles and his life, then go ahead, Foxx will not disappoint you but for the average viewer, don't let the hype get your hopes up too high

Pros: Considering the whole life of Ray in 2 1/2 hours, this movie is Fantastic
Cons: None . Only that Ray wasn't here to enjoy the response of his life

Jamie Foxx was outstanding! The movie really was classy, jazzy, and inspirational. Some critics say that the movie cut out alot, but that is because it was the story of Ray Charles life>> and they needed to condensate into a 2.5 hour movie. Some people i know can't sit 2.5 hours in a movie theater, but the time flys by. This movie really is honorable to Ray. To bad that he isn't around to see this instant Classic movie! The movie really opens yours eyes and you are able to experence just a hint of the struggles that Ray Charles went through in his life. Jamie Foxx really deserves an Oscar for this incredable roll! I highly recomend this movie to anybody! The only thing that holds it back from A+ is that it is on the long side. but i sure give this movie credit it brought Ray Charles to Life!

Pros: It was like stepping back in time and growing up with Ray
Cons: None what so ever

From the Beginning to the end this movie as long as it was was never boring, and for a Bio. Wow! I was very impressed with the Portrayal of Ray Charles by Jamie Fox, you would have thought he studied Ray Charles since Jamie was born...

It felt like we stepped back in time every true feeling the director and actor put into it was nothing short of Marvelous...

Pros: Award-winning performance by Jamie Foxx. Great supporting cast.
Cons: "extended version" is great for the music, but "jumps" a bit from scene to scene.

This movie has an extremely powerful and believable performance by Jamie Foxx on the early life of Ray Charles (through mid 1960s). The casting was superb. The story has themes that might be disturbing (infidelity, drugs) to some, but since this was part of what shaped Ray, they are rightfully included. Shows how he was taken advantage of, yet he overcame those "gaming" him and became successful nevertheless through his inner strength.

Pros: Great for any age, Fox is magnificent
Cons: none

Jaimie Fox shows us all a side of Ray that we would have not known otherwise . This film is so touching, so moving, that everyone, whether a fan or not, should check out. We get to know life for Ray Charles from early childhood, on. His life is portrayed in such a way, that you forget it is not really Ray Charles on the screen. Fox is wonderful and should get some awards for his superb performance.

Pros: *Strong acting with an incredible plot and script. Superb coming from a staunch critic.
Cons: *Some people may find this a little long but I enjoyed it.

I am only 16 years old so my memories of Ray Charles are little to none. In fact, I couldn't name any of his music before the movie Ray.

However, the movie totally changed my perception of Ray Charles. I never knew what a brilliant man he truly was. I was a bit wary when I saw that the run time was over 2 hours and 30 minutes (if I remember correctly) but I came out afterwards hardly believing that so much time had gone by.

The acting of Jamie Foxx especially is absolutely incredible. He portrays the late Ray as well as anyone could portray such a unique figure. Overall, I found this movie to be one of the best I had seen in theaters up to this point.

Pros: Emotionally moving, premiere acting, well rounded movie
Cons: The length may not be necessary but not at all unbearable.

Jamie erases any doubts about his acting talents with his compelling performance. As a lifelong fan of Ray Charles, the idea of Jamie Foxx portraying a legend other than an athlete bothered me. To create not only a respectable film but also a touching, true to life epic about one of the most influential musicians ever is astonishing!