Musical salvation that touches the soul

Coby 2021-11-18 08:01:27

There is no need to praise the acting, I want to praise the movie itself. For two and a half hours, the story is not complicated, and the narration is so exciting. I am not a believer in sorrow, but as the plot develops, every song makes me get goose bumps. Lei, God set so many desperations in his early life (tragic death of his younger brother, missing father, early death of his mother, childhood blindness...), he wanted to open up his musical talent to the extreme and make him a legend. We naturally admire his talent. This is the reason why in his life, no matter how good or bad his personality is, there are always people around him to support and accompany him. That is love, that is worship, and that is also interest. Of course Lei was at fault. The lack of father’s love made him not have a sense of responsibility for the family. The shadow of childhood made him fall and drug-incapable. Yes, he was not worthy of being forgiven in some ways, but he went all the way to the end, even because of music. And to complete the final self-salvation, it is by no means just a gift. "When you have to rely on yourself for everything, you have to learn quickly." He is self, he is unfeeling, but he never gave up his talent. Many geniuses who finally lost to temptation are already much stronger. In fact, his life cannot be copied. He is a genius, he is a successful person. It doesn't make much sense to discredit or whiten. Hear the music that has been great to the end and see his fight for racial discrimination in Georgia. And the victory achieved is enough. The movie itself did not show his life with too many subjective emotions. The last scene of some surrealistic salvation has already explained everything. Musically, he is immortal and great. In other respects, he is also a mortal and needs repentance and redemption.

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  • Buford 2022-03-25 09:01:08

    The second half of the version I downloaded was completely misplaced, but that didn't affect my fondness for it. Incorporates psychological thriller and suspense, and connects the character's several spiritual crises with childhood experiences through flashbacks to show his road to self-redemption. As a biopic, it is worthy of recommendation in terms of visibility and sincerity; Fox's performance is very good. It's a shame that there's more to Ray Charles' life because the length and rhythm weren't shown in the movie

  • Wellington 2022-03-29 09:01:02

    I remember watching the Oscars a long time ago. This film won many awards. I wanted to watch it from then on, but it was delayed for some unknown reason, so I forgot about it. Ray's music is the kind of music that you like when you listen to it, and you can dance to the music.

Ray quotes

  • [repeated line]

    Ray Charles: Don't jive me, man.

  • Marlene: Gossie been cattin' with one of my waitresses since he got here. He never told me his partner was a blind 'Bama boy.

    Oberon: Marlene, Demure called. Thurman's sick.

    Marlene: What about Sassie.

    Oberon: Flat tire.

    Marlene: Alright, 'Bama, why don't you get up there and show me what you got.

    Ray Charles: Well, I, I'm not really prepared to do my thing, I mean, right now, tonight.

    Marlene: Well, this is the only audition you're gonna get, Puddin', so either get on up there or you and Gossie can haul your asses back down south.

    Oberon: [hands Ray a joint] Here smoke some of this.

    Ray Charles: [coughs] That ain't no tobacco, man!

    Oberon: No. Hold it in. It'll calm you down.

    Marlene: Alright, Oberon, get up there and introduce him.

    Oberon: Yes, Maam!

    Marlene: Come on, 'Bama.

    Ray Charles: Yeah!

    Oberon: I got a special treat for all you satin dolls and I'm not talking about Oberon's big thunder. No, that's for another show. We got some new blood for ya. Fresh off the bus from Florida I give you Ray "Don't Call Me Sugar" Robinson.

    Ray Charles: How y'all doin' tonight?

    Man in Bar: Better than you!

    Oberon: Relax, Ray, relax!

    Ray Charles: I got it. What do y'all wanna hear?

    Aretha Robinson: How 'bout a little Nat King Cole?

    Ray Charles: Y'all like Nat King Cole?

    [begins playing]

    Marlene: 'Bama ain't bad.

    Oberon: I'd say he saved our asses.