Review of Ray (2003) by Anna C — 13 Dec 2008

Hands down greatest biography for this genre!

This review of Ray (2003) was written by Anna C on 13 Dec 2008.

Ray has generally received mixed reviews.

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Phenomenal. Ray is one of my favorite autobiographic movies. Jamie Foxx isn't playing Ray Charles. He IS Ray Charles…

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By Merry J (30) on 20 Feb 2015

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By Casey B (442) on 02 Nov 2014

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By Benjamin W (694) on 29 Mar 2014

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The movie has great acting and good production value, but the story is as if the director was dutifully ticking off the major points in Ray…

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By Johnny L (543) on 25 May 2015

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By Grant S (1,780) on 09 May 2016

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By Robert H (1,967) on 30 Mar 2015

Jamie Foxx as Ray Charles is perfect! NO ONE could've played Ray as well as he did…

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