Ray

Universal Pictures | Release Date: October 29, 2004

8.4	USER SCORE Universal acclaim based on 227 Ratings

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NickHNov 20, 2005

Jamie Foxx may give a wonderful performance as Ray, but the movie on a whole isn't all that good. Outside of the character Ray, most of the dialouge is akwardly written. Regina King is the only one in the supporting cast who takes the Jamie Foxx may give a wonderful performance as Ray, but the movie on a whole isn't all that good. Outside of the character Ray, most of the dialouge is akwardly written. Regina King is the only one in the supporting cast who takes the script by the horns and really shines. Hackford, while a decent director, didn't seem ready to go out and make this movie - the whole film has a sort of "made for TV" look about it. Sometimes I wonder that if Ray Charles hadn't died, would this movie have been so "amazing" to so many people? I doubt it, but Foxx and King would have still gotten the credit they deserved.… Expand

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juliankleissJan 7, 2011

The movie claims it is not the blindness that cripples one, but the drug abuse. Explains how to get along without one's eyes. A lot of music, but little insight into his music making. At times boring if you are not a Ray Charles fan.

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ryancarroll88Aug 26, 2010

"Ray" is definitely worth the watch for Jamie Foxx's performance alone, but it's a far shot from becoming a classic simply because it doesn't take any unexpected strides to make itself memorable. As far as biopics go, it's miles behind "I'm"Ray" is definitely worth the watch for Jamie Foxx's performance alone, but it's a far shot from becoming a classic simply because it doesn't take any unexpected strides to make itself memorable. As far as biopics go, it's miles behind "I'm Not There" and "American Splendor" (and it might be unfair to bring up "Lawrence of Arabia" or "Raging Bull")… Expand

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avatar16Mar 21, 2012

Ray est l'exemple type du biopic classique. A savoir, on choisit une cÃ©lÃ©britÃ© (ici, Ray Charles) et on en fait un film sur sa vie, sans rÃ©aliser la moindre prouesse question mise enRay est l'exemple type du biopic classique. A savoir, on choisit une cÃ©lÃ©britÃ© (ici, Ray Charles) et on en fait un film sur sa vie, sans rÃ©aliser la moindre prouesse question mise en scÃ¨ne, le tout reposant sur les Ã©paules de l'acteur principal (Jamie Foxx) et Ã©galement sur la bo (c'est quand mÃªme Ray Charles!). Sans compter dans le lot un montage rapide et brouillon. Mais fort heureusement, Ray est un film qui se laisse suivre sans dÃ©plaisir, et ce grÃ¢ce Ã une certaine Ã©nergie, dÃ»e justement Ã la rapiditÃ© du montage (en l'occurence avantage et dÃ©faut Ã la fois), la distribution et les chansons de l'artiste. Un biopic animÃ© et qui nous dÃ©voile (tout de mÃªme) quelques vices de ce personnage (drogue, adultÃ¨re...).… Expand

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amheretojudgeMay 8, 2018

i hear like you see..

Ray The structure of the feature is similar to any other biography, so there is no element of surprise and addition to that, another major conundrum is the overlong runtime, ticking for more than 150 minutes. James L.i hear like you see..

Ray

The structure of the feature is similar to any other biography, so there is no element of surprise and addition to that, another major conundrum is the overlong runtime, ticking for more than 150 minutes. James L. White's screenplay is smart yet somehow fails to keep the audience engaged into it despite of having some high pitched dramatic sequences. Taylor Hackford has done an amazing work on executing the script and the characters onto the screen and create something colossal out of it with the help of amazing cinematography and fine editing. The performance is where the feature steals the show and the heart of it lies with Jamie Foxx who is supported by a great cast like Karee Washington and Regina King. Ray is a character driven feature that shouts out the affection that makers had for Ray which is what helps it work like a charm.… Expand

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