Ray (2004)
Also known as "Unchain My Heart: The Ray Charles Story"
The extraordinary life story of Ray Charles. A man who fought harder and went farther than anyone thought possible.
Starring: Jamie Foxx, Kerry Washington, Regina King, Clifton Powell, Harry J. Lennix, Bokeem Woodbine, Aunjanue Ellis, Sharon Warren, C.J. Sanders, Curtis Armstrong, Richard Schiff, Larenz Tate, Terrence Dashon Howard, David Krumholtz, Wendell Pierce
Director: Taylor Hackford
Running Time: 152 minutes
US MPAA rating: PG-13UK BBFC rating: 15
Drama, Musical
If last year saw the rise of the feature-length, left-of-centre documentary, then this is destined to be the year of the sprawling, Oscar-friendly biopic, with
It's Got: Excellent integration of music; an Oscar-worthy performance from Jamie Foxx; haunting flashbacks.
It Needs: More substance and more coherence - though full of events, you will leave the cinema without much of anything - even its heroin subplot seems underdone; and for a story that is so sweeping (and long), the resolution of its psychodrama is disappointingly trite.
Alternatives: 'What's Love Got To Do With It?', Antwone Fisher, 'Ali', The Aviator
Summary: Jamie Foxx puts the soul into 'Ray' - and probably the Oscar, too.
Review Date: 19th January 2005
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External Links
Official Web Site
Ray at the IMDB
Comments3 Comments |
| Where is this playing? We just love Ray Charles;please get back to me A.S.A.P.. Warmest Aloha, Victoria K. Kahapea |
| Comment by:- | | 27 December 2004 | ip: logged |
| its playing in compton |
| Comment by:- | | 23 January 2005 | ip: logged |
| One of the best films I've seen in a long time, Ray is not only inspirational story about one individual's triumph over the obstacles in his life, but it features masterful cinematography and an unforgettable soundtrack. I highly recommend Ray... |
| Comment by:- | | 07 March 2005 | ip: logged |
