
Ray Excellence In Art.

The movie Ray is a lasting testimony and tribute to both the musical excellence and the character flaws of Ray Charles! With certainty this was a testimony to the humanity of all of us. No matter who we are, we all have skills that can propel us to greatness but can also place us in jeopardy. What I really loved was that this was not some cushy and fluffy depiction of a great man and musical icon. It showed that despite extreme poverty, physical disabilities, deplorable conditions of the times we live in, Ray made his dreams come true and so can we! I am guilty, as many of us, of seeing only one side of this musical genius! I have learned so much about the man. Some of it was shocking and some of it was so amazing that at the end of the movie I was wanting to know more about Mr Charles. As for Jamie Foxx's portrayal of Ray Charles, it was gripping, amazing, and inspiring! It is well known the Jamie Fox is a extremely talented comedian. Yet, of all his acting projects; Miami Vice, The Player's Club, etc..., his performance as Ray Charles catapults his into the mega star realm of Denzel Washington, Robert Redford, Al Pacino, Billy D Williams, etc... At times it was so difficult to determine was it Ray or Jamie singing that it was both frustrating and amazing. Twenty-five thumbs up to all who were involved with the making of this classic.
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