Review of Rai (1995) by Lisa M — 14 Jun 2009

Jamie Foxx is superb as the blind Ray Charles,.

This review of Rai (1995) was written by Lisa M on 14 Jun 2009.

Rai has generally received positive reviews.

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By Harry W (1,900) on 18 May 2014

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By Casey B (442) on 02 Nov 2014

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By Darrin C (626) on 09 Feb 2015

Masterfully acted and apparently a pretty accurate portrayal of the great Ray Charles' life story…

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By Charles S (1,252) on 20 Mar 2016

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By Kyle B (1,653) on 10 Feb 2014

A good film worth seeing if you like Ray Charles. 3 stars…

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By Nelson S (68) on 16 Aug 2014

Awesome movie with beautiful music. Jamie Fox was made to play Ray Charles…

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By Connor C (331) on 03 Mar 2015

As a fan and supporter of biopics and period pieces, I know very well that they can easily miss their mark, but Ray hits it directly…

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By Bill S (2,971) on 28 Jul 2015

Good story and by the end you'll forget just for a time it's NOT Ray Charles on screen but Jamie Foxx in his best and one of the years best…

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By Haven W (150) on 28 Dec 2018

Foxx literally embodies Ray, aside from this the film is sorely, wait for it, over-Ray-ted…

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By Joe H (1,381) on 11 Mar 2014

Anchored by some powerful performances but ultimately a middling and formulaic biopic, the filmmakers behind Ray should have learned a thing…

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