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Vergie 2022-03-27 09:01:05

It took me a long time to finish watching this 155 minute movie

Give four and a half stars, the strengths and weaknesses of Ray Charles are really shown. He did not shy away from his lustful and drug-abusing shortcomings, but he could also see his emphasis on family and his admirable willpower.

There are two parts of the whole movie that amaze me the most

The first one: the appearance of Mess around means its successful transformation. Listening to Mess around in the album of the same name is far less shocking than the movie screen.

The second: Hit the Road Jack appeared. He found inspiration in the quarrel and directly touched the piano and played it out. The harmony maggie, even with anger, can't deny the attraction of music to him, even if the voice coming out of his mouth is angry Trembling, but still keeping up with ray. This can be said to be very testament to why ray and his team have succeeded, their love for music has been extraordinary.

Jamie Foxx's acting is so good, there's nothing to say about it. I missed half a star because some parts of the movie were too rushed, or I really hope that the movie can mention where a very important character like Jeff ended up.

All in all, a very recommended music movie. A must-see for fans and a must-see for blues soul lovers.

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Extended Reading
  • Elenora 2022-03-21 09:01:44

    Drugs and sex are inspirations of blues?

  • Dana 2022-04-20 09:01:39

    Some people can win the best actor by acting with their eyes closed. Ray Charles is a very complex person, and the film seems to want to present it completely and comprehensively, but in fact the effect is very mediocre. I am greedy for everything, so that except for the very clear clue of my mother and my younger brother, many other parts of the plot seem to be broken and almost overheated. This embarrassing feeling is like reading a reportage that should be beautiful and profound, but there are always large paragraphs of abrupt and unintelligible meeting minutes in it. Overall it's still worth seeing.

Ray quotes

  • Jerry Wexler: Ahmet believes we're family here at Atlantic Records. I believe we're family at Atlantic. Obviously you don't. Ahmet wouldn't believe it. You know what he said, Ray? He said you would never turn your back on us. Never for a schlockmeister like Sam Clark. Ha! That's rich. Sam Clark's a corporate slug who wouldn't know the difference between Earl Hines and Art Tatum! We let you grow here, Ray. Nobody's taking credit for your talent, but we nourished it. We let you do your thing. Goddamn it, we deserve better than this.

    Ray Charles: You know that I appreciate everything you guys have done here, Jerry. Ahmet, I'm very proud of the work we've done here together and Atlantic has done pretty good moneywise on my records, haven't they?

    Ahmet Ertegun: Yes, we've done very well, Ray.

    Ray Charles: You're the ones who taught me that making a record is business and find the best business deal that you can. Now seventy-five cents of every dollar and owning my own masters is a pretty damn good deal. Can you match it?

    Ahmet Ertegun: Ray we would love to match it, but we just can't. That's a better deal than Sinatra gets... I'm very proud of you.

  • Ray Charles: You told me to find my own voice.