- Release Date: 2004
- Runtime: 152 min
- Genre: Biography, Drama, Music
- Starring: Jamie Foxx, Kerry Washington, Regina King, Clifton Powell ... see all
- Director: Taylor Hackford
- Plot: The life and career of the legendary popular music pianist, Ray Charles.
User Reviews
Foxx & Charles
Jan 01, 2009
mojo5001 - yahoo.com
Jan 01, 2009mojo5001 - yahoo.com
A very good film that really had me in awe that ray charles actually did things that people without any defects or problems cant do. From being able to play the piano, learn to get around and live like nothing was... Full review
dissapointing
Jul 30, 2008
dogorangetexas - yahoo.com
Jul 30, 2008dogorangetexas - yahoo.com
This movie was very dissapointing.Jamie Foxx was a little over acting in this film and i didnt like it.Thumbs down... Full review
This movie is excellent. Pure genius.
Jun 03, 2008
slezlorene - yahoo.com
Jun 03, 2008slezlorene - yahoo.com
Even though I did not grow up listening to Ray Charles the person who made this movie used the right actor and story to bring the singer back to life. I also loved how the singer was portrayed. The movie director... Full review
It's an actor driven movie
May 25, 2008
darthgrader - yahoo.com
May 25, 2008darthgrader - yahoo.com
Seriously I was bored watching this movie, but I couldn't turn away because Foxx was so good at the title role, it could have almost been home movies you where watching... Full review
Jamie Foxx impresses
Feb 27, 2008
lmwaiseghe - yahoo.com
Feb 27, 2008lmwaiseghe - yahoo.com
The most memorable thing about this movie for me is Jamie Foxx's performance, he truly outdid himself. I am not such a fan of biographical books or movies but i felt this was a story that needed to be told, and... Full review
WOW! i FORGOT THAT IT WAS JAMIE.
Feb 05, 2008
edithmichelleclark - yahoo.com
Feb 05, 2008edithmichelleclark - yahoo.com
WHAT YOU CAN SAY, BUT, JAMIE DID A MAGNIFICO JOB. HE PLAYED RAY CHARLES SO WELL THAT I JUST GOT THE CHANCE TO WRITE THE REVIEW. I BOUGHT THE MOVIE THREE TIMES AND GAVE IT TO SPECIAL FRIENDS. I HAVE THE... Full review
brilliant in every way
Dec 10, 2007
ribanez3 - yahoo.com
Dec 10, 2007ribanez3 - yahoo.com
What I liked about this movie was the structural development(the characters, the music, and the setting). The developmant of the story of Ray Charles' life was excellent as it was true to its' statuture and/or nature. Jamie Foxx, I thought was... Full review
no one will read this... but i have to write it...
Sep 18, 2007
jcfacchino - yahoo.com
Sep 18, 2007jcfacchino - yahoo.com
i say RAY last night (9-17-07) on tv for the first time. my wife didn't want to watch it because it looked sad. it was, but the movie blew me away. i don't watch much because most movies are not good;... Full review
Once of the best movies
Aug 28, 2007
babygirl46dd - yahoo.com
Aug 28, 2007babygirl46dd - yahoo.com
Jamie Foxx deserves a oscar for this movie.i loved the movie itself. It was like actually watching ray in real life.... Full review
Ray
Jul 01, 2007
choirbuddy06 - yahoo.com
Jul 01, 2007choirbuddy06 - yahoo.com
Simply amazing! Jamie Foxx should win that Oscar for inhabiting the soul of Ray Charles. The end was very emotional and brought me to tears. Every aspect of the film was great and Taylor Hackford did an amazing job bringing this... Full review
Critics Reviews
| Jul 10, 2009Chicago Sun-Times
Foxx is such an impeccable Ray Charles mimic..../ July 10, 2009 Jamie Foxx suggests the complexities of Ray Charles in a great, exuberant performance.....Here's how good Jamie Foxx is in " Ray ":....The rock-solid confidence that made Charles' achievement possible is what underlies Jamie Foxx 's magnificent performance........his extraordinary, transcendent performance as music legend Ray Charles in the exuberant " Ray " is the one to beat for Best Actor come Oscar night..... ... Full Review
| Apr 13, 2009associatedcontent.com
Academy Award winner Jamie Foxx stars in a wonderfully scripted biography of the legendary musical icon, Ray Charles.....Many of Ray Charles' most beloved songs were re-recored by Ray Charles himself for the movie before he past in 2004.....From subtle mannerisms to facial expressions, Foxx's imitation of Ray Charles is absolutely flawless.....the film does an excellent job of capturing the controversy behind Ray Charles' mix of gospel and blues during the fifties..... ... Full Review
| Apr 13, 2009associatedcontent.com
Academy Award winner Jamie Foxx stars in a wonderfully scripted biography of the legendary musical icon, Ray Charles.....From subtle mannerisms to facial expressions, Foxx's imitation of Ray Charles is absolutely flawless.....the film does an excellent job of capturing the controversy behind Ray Charles#39;....most beloved songs were re-recored by Ray Charles himself for the movie before he past in 2004..... ... Full Review
| Jan 20, 2009associatedcontent.com
I find it really amazing how you can't picture certain actors in certain rolls and they do the job perfectly!....it just goes to show how much you can underestimate their persona because of their music.....Will, I never pictured Jamie Foxx portraying the great Ray Charles either.....Jamie Foxx fit the part perfectly, and this I found very astounding.....All the great music legends may be music legends and icons but they all have deep dark domestic secrets..... ... Full Review
| Jan 20, 2009associatedcontent.com
I find it really amazing how you can't picture certain actors in certain rolls and they do the job perfectly!....it just goes to show how much you can underestimate their persona because of their music.....Will, I never pictured Jamie Foxx portraying the great Ray Charles either.....Jamie Foxx fit the part perfectly, and this I found very astounding.....All the great music legends may be music legends and icons but they all have deep dark domestic secrets..... ... Full Review
News
Critics' views: The Oscars hosts
bbc.co.uk –
2009-11-04
This follows on from actor Hugh Jackman this year, who brought a dash of Hollywood razzmatazz to the proceedings. Columnists and commentators have been giving their reaction to the news - and what flavour they think the pair will bring... ... Full Article
EXCLUSIVE: Jamie Foxx Wants To Re-team With 'Ray' Director Taylor Hackford For Mike Tyson Biopic
mtv.com –
2009-10-07
Jamie Foxx will always have a knack for the funny, as we see in his Mike Tyson impression at the top of the below video. ... Full Article
Foxx brings 'Blame It' to Buffalo
buffalonews.com –
2009-08-12
Ray Charles' Valentine's Day performance
moviehole.net –
2009-07-29
No betta Etta
csindy.com –
2009-07-23
You've heard the song before and more than once, probably a thousand times. The smooth voice, familiar and soulful, accompanied by sweeping violins that engulf a room with romance and hope. ... Full Article
On "Ray": What the critics said
suntimes.com –
2009-07-10
From Roger Ebert's review: / July 11, 2009 The movie would be worth seeing simply for the sound of the music and the sight of Jamie Foxx performing it. ... Full Article

Ray (deutscher Trailer)
Hit the Road Jack - Ray Charles cover "ONE MAN BAND" w/guitar looping
Jamie Foxx interview for Ray
Alex Britti & Ray Charles
