- Studio: Universal Pictures
- Release Date: Oct 29, 2004
- Starring: Jamie Foxx, Kerry Washington, Regina King
- Summary: Ray is the never-before-told, musical biographical drama of American legend Ray Charles. Featuring Jamie Foxx in the central role, Ray follows the inspiring story of a one-of-a-kind genius. (Universal)
- Director: Taylor Hackford
- Genre(s): Biography, Drama, Music
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Score distribution:
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Positive: 29 out of 40
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Mixed: 11 out of 40
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Negative: 0 out of 40
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100The movie would be worth seeing simply for the sound of the music and the sight of Jamie Foxx performing it. That it looks deeper and gives us a sense of the man himself is what makes it special.
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80Bursting 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.
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80Falling on the meaty, potential role of a lifetime like a ravenous lion, erstwhile comedian Jamie Foxx, so good in "Collateral," is just wonderful as the eponymous star.
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60Unlike 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.
Score distribution:
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Positive: 43 out of 47
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Mixed: 3 out of 47
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Negative: 1 out of 47
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The life story of Ray Charles is a solid one. And here it is portrayed well. But, overall, this travels on the shoulders of Mr. Foxx.
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