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# Ray (2 Disc Edition)

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Product Description Oscar-winning biopic of the legendary blues, soul and jazz musician. Even though he had lost his sight as a young boy and grew up in a segregated, racist society, Ray Charles (Jamie Foxx) is determined to follow his love of music and begins a successful tour of the American south. With a career that begins to grow beyond all expectations throughout the 1950s and 1960s, Ray starts struggling with drug addiction and with failed relationships that take their toll on his health. But throughout all this, he never loses his love of music, eventually becoming a Grammy Award-winning icon and one of the most popular musicians of the twentieth century. desertcart.co.uk Review Jamie Foxx's uncannily accurate performance isn't the only good thing about Ray. Riding high on a wave of Oscar buzz, Foxx proved himself worthy of all the hype by portraying blind R&B legend Ray Charles in a warts-and-all performance that Charles approved shortly before his death in June 2004. Despite a few dramatic embellishments of actual incidents (such as the suggestion that the accidental drowning of Charles's younger brother caused all the inner demons that Charles would battle into adulthood), the film does a remarkable job of summarizing Charles's strengths as a musical innovator and his weaknesses as a philandering heroin addict who recorded some of his best songs while flying high as a kite. Foxx seems to be channeling Charles himself, and as he did with the life of Ritchie Valens in La Bamba, director Taylor Hackford gets most of the period details absolutely right as he chronicles Ray's rise from "chitlin circuit" performer in the early '50s to his much-deserved elevation to legendary status as one of the all-time great musicians. Foxx expertly lip-syncs to Ray Charles' classic recordings, but you could swear he's the real deal in a film that honors Ray Charles without sanitizing his once-messy life. --Jeff Shannon, desertcart.com

Review: Oustanding movie - instant classic - It took me a long time to finally get round to watching 'Ray'. The wait was well worth it - this is a terrific biopic - but not just a biopic, this is an outstanding movie on any terms. Whether a fan or not (I wasn't) most everyone will be aware at some level of Ray Charles' music. He's made that big an impact. This movie endeavours to show two periods of his life. The principal part of the movie follows his rise to fame, and corresponding fall into drug use and infidelity, climaxing in his redemption, kicking the habit, and recommitting his lfe as a husband and an entertainer. The second strand is told in flashback, showing Ray as a boy, before and during the process of him becoming blind - explaining (perhaps a little too neatly for some peoples taste) his need to escape into drugs, and how he managed to overcome the constraints of blindness with the help of his mothers tough guidance. His mother is clearly the key character in his life, teaching him firmly but with love how to enhance his sense of hearing and touch in order to compensate for his blindness. His mothers words echo frequently through the movuie when she says, 'Always remember your promise to me. Never let nobody or nothing turn you into no cripple.'. These two tales interweave almost seamlessly, showing not just the facts but the effects on the older man of the younger mans history. As an adult, the cinematography might be beautiful and the tones warm and rich, but Ray the man is shown warts and all - this is a man who used people shamelessly, not least the women in his life, and the movie does not shirk from showing him in those terms. This has the effect of really drawing you in. Instead of a whitewashed version of his life, you feel you are scratching the surface of a person just a little here, and it makes for fascinating viewing because it rings true. Taylor Hackford the director has done an incredible job of creating striking visuals, from the dusty ochre coloured streets of his youth, through to smoky bars, and on to the over the top glitz of LA and swanky nightclubs - all the period settings ring true and are shot to perfection. You can tell this was a labour of love - in fact, Hackford bought the rights to the story back in 1987, but could not find a studio release - it was only after independent financing that Universal studio stepped in to facilitate its release. It must be a matter of some satisfaction to him that Ray Charles was able to see the first edit of the movie before he died, before the movie was actually released. Then there is the acting - much has been said of Jamie Foxx's acting here, and it's all true- he embodies the part in a way which is uncanny - his efforts, going to Braille school, wearing prosthetics which made him blind during shooting, studying Ray Charles himself, have really paid off. However this is a performance made up of more than gimmics and prosthetics, this is the performance of a lifetime, giving the character real depth and depth of reality. Then there is the supporting cast - i cant even name them, because every role in the movie rings ttrue, a credit to the casting and to the actors. All in all, sure there are bound to be more truths to be told about his life, but this will certainly be the best biopic made of his life, and comes at a most fitting time. terrific cast, script, cinematography and direction - a real winner. post script - almost left no room to mention - the 2 disc version comes laden with extras on both the movie and ray - with delted scenes and extended musical scenes. Worth watching, when you think that Jamie Foxx did all the piano playing himself!
Review: I recommend you see this movie just as a reminder of ... - Wow. Ray Charles was my hero, I recommend you see this movie just as a reminder of how many hits he had, Mess Around is timeless and amazing What'd I say was performed on the spur of the moment because he finished his show early. Also, the passion with which he and his co-singer/ex lover sing Hit The Road Jack as a sort of bitter recrimination filled duet,but it takes you aback, but more than anything is the extraordinary performance of Jamie Foxx, I wanted to keep rewinding to check it wasn't Ray Charles. JF seemed to get his mannerisms, way of speaking and character perfectly and personally, if you haven't got a lump in your throat during some of the flashbacks, well, you're not human. He was taking heroin basically to escape the pain from blaming himself for his brothers death, but he got off heroin in the end. When he's taken to jail for possession and all the paparazzi swarm into his cell like wasps, you can't help but feel for the man, yes what he was doing was stupid but let's not thrown stones, it just made him all the more human, particularly when you find out why he was doing it. The film also shows the extraordinary humility of the man too, definitely one of my all time favourite movies.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN  | B0009HJCJ4 |
| Actors  | Clifton Powell, Harry J. Lennix, Jamie Foxx, Kerry Washington, Regina King |
| Aspect Ratio  | 16:9 - 1.85:1 |
| Best Sellers Rank | 19,627 in Electronics & Photo ( See Top 100 in Electronics & Photo ) 47 in Blu-ray Players & Recorders |
| Customer reviews | 4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars (2,297) |
| Director  | Taylor Hackford |
| Is discontinued by manufacturer  | No |
| Item model number  | 241929 |
| Language  | English |
| Media Format  | PAL |
| Number of discs  | 2 |
| Producers  | Howard Baldwin, Karen Baldwin, Stuart Benjamin, Taylor Hackford |
| Product Dimensions  | 1.4 x 19 x 13.4 cm; 130 g |
| Rated  | Suitable for 15 years and over |
| Run time  | 2 hours and 32 minutes |
| Studio  | Universal |
| Subtitles:  | English |
| Writers  | James L. White |

## Product Details

- **Colour:** Colour
- **Format:** PAL
- **Language:** English
- **Runtime:** 2 hours and 32 minutes

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Oustanding movie - instant classic
*by M***Y on 16 March 2006*

It took me a long time to finally get round to watching 'Ray'. The wait was well worth it - this is a terrific biopic - but not just a biopic, this is an outstanding movie on any terms. Whether a fan or not (I wasn't) most everyone will be aware at some level of Ray Charles' music. He's made that big an impact. This movie endeavours to show two periods of his life. The principal part of the movie follows his rise to fame, and corresponding fall into drug use and infidelity, climaxing in his redemption, kicking the habit, and recommitting his lfe as a husband and an entertainer. The second strand is told in flashback, showing Ray as a boy, before and during the process of him becoming blind - explaining (perhaps a little too neatly for some peoples taste) his need to escape into drugs, and how he managed to overcome the constraints of blindness with the help of his mothers tough guidance. His mother is clearly the key character in his life, teaching him firmly but with love how to enhance his sense of hearing and touch in order to compensate for his blindness. His mothers words echo frequently through the movuie when she says, 'Always remember your promise to me. Never let nobody or nothing turn you into no cripple.'. These two tales interweave almost seamlessly, showing not just the facts but the effects on the older man of the younger mans history. As an adult, the cinematography might be beautiful and the tones warm and rich, but Ray the man is shown warts and all - this is a man who used people shamelessly, not least the women in his life, and the movie does not shirk from showing him in those terms. This has the effect of really drawing you in. Instead of a whitewashed version of his life, you feel you are scratching the surface of a person just a little here, and it makes for fascinating viewing because it rings true. Taylor Hackford the director has done an incredible job of creating striking visuals, from the dusty ochre coloured streets of his youth, through to smoky bars, and on to the over the top glitz of LA and swanky nightclubs - all the period settings ring true and are shot to perfection. You can tell this was a labour of love - in fact, Hackford bought the rights to the story back in 1987, but could not find a studio release - it was only after independent financing that Universal studio stepped in to facilitate its release. It must be a matter of some satisfaction to him that Ray Charles was able to see the first edit of the movie before he died, before the movie was actually released. Then there is the acting - much has been said of Jamie Foxx's acting here, and it's all true- he embodies the part in a way which is uncanny - his efforts, going to Braille school, wearing prosthetics which made him blind during shooting, studying Ray Charles himself, have really paid off. However this is a performance made up of more than gimmics and prosthetics, this is the performance of a lifetime, giving the character real depth and depth of reality. Then there is the supporting cast - i cant even name them, because every role in the movie rings ttrue, a credit to the casting and to the actors. All in all, sure there are bound to be more truths to be told about his life, but this will certainly be the best biopic made of his life, and comes at a most fitting time. terrific cast, script, cinematography and direction - a real winner. post script - almost left no room to mention - the 2 disc version comes laden with extras on both the movie and ray - with delted scenes and extended musical scenes. Worth watching, when you think that Jamie Foxx did all the piano playing himself!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I recommend you see this movie just as a reminder of ...
*by M***R on 8 September 2014*

Wow. Ray Charles was my hero, I recommend you see this movie just as a reminder of how many hits he had, Mess Around is timeless and amazing What'd I say was performed on the spur of the moment because he finished his show early. Also, the passion with which he and his co-singer/ex lover sing Hit The Road Jack as a sort of bitter recrimination filled duet,but it takes you aback, but more than anything is the extraordinary performance of Jamie Foxx, I wanted to keep rewinding to check it wasn't Ray Charles. JF seemed to get his mannerisms, way of speaking and character perfectly and personally, if you haven't got a lump in your throat during some of the flashbacks, well, you're not human. He was taking heroin basically to escape the pain from blaming himself for his brothers death, but he got off heroin in the end. When he's taken to jail for possession and all the paparazzi swarm into his cell like wasps, you can't help but feel for the man, yes what he was doing was stupid but let's not thrown stones, it just made him all the more human, particularly when you find out why he was doing it. The film also shows the extraordinary humility of the man too, definitely one of my all time favourite movies.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Brother Ray
*by K***D on 25 August 2021*

Hanging on a hugely impressive, committed performance as the titular genius by Jamie Foxx, this lightly fictionalised movie of the life of the great Ray Charles manages to avoid some of the usual pitfalls into which sink most Hollywood biopics. A handful of superb actors in the supporting roles helps no end, these including Kerry Washington as his long-suffering wife Bea, and Regina King as on-the-road lover, backing singer and founder of the Raelettes, Margie Hendricks. Both are terrific. Good to see Richard Schiff ~ on leave from The West Wing, and sans beard ~ as producer Jerry Wexler. Interesting also to see our own Warwick Davis in early scenes as a character called Oberon. Sadly, he seems a little uneasy and his American accent is, sorry to say, a fleeting phenomenon. We mostly hear Ray Charles’s inimitable voice singing on the soundtrack, which was wise. But it’s Foxx who elevates Taylor Hackford’s film from the routine to something worthy and, at times, very moving. Seldom has the Oscar ended up in such deserving hands.

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