Review of Rai (1995) by Bart & — 06 Nov 2010

Jamie Fox was amazing in this one; however, to those of us who remember Ray Charles personality, it lacks shine from the inside out...

This review of Rai (1995) was written by Bart & on 06 Nov 2010.

Rai has generally received positive reviews.

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