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Cesar 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
  • Myrl 2022-03-29 09:01:02

    Reminds me of walk the line, but it's far away; my mother is great; becoming a legend, detox is the first step

  • Rebeca 2022-04-24 07:01:05

    I watched it a long time ago and suddenly thought of this movie because of a photo

Ray quotes

  • Milt Shaw: Ray Charles. We believe in your talent. We want to be in the Ray Charles business. We've already got you booked on a ten city tour with Roy Milton's Solid Senders and Tangula, the exotic shake dancer.

    Ahmet Ertegun: She is gorgeous.

  • Ray Charles: I have a question for all of you. How would you like to go on the road with me?

    Margie Hendricks: Um, how much you gonna pay us?

    Ray Charles: Ahmet takes care of all of that.

    Margie Hendricks: You mean he don't listen to you?

    Ray Charles: You better know he does. Don't worry about it. Brother Ray will take care of all of you, honey.

    Margie Hendricks: Well my mama taught me to take care of myself, honey.

    Ray Charles: Well is your mother here?

    Margie Hendricks: No she's not, but I speak for us.

    Ray Charles: Okay Speak For Us, how about $20 a week.

    Margie Hendricks: We'll take $40. Each.

    Ray Charles: Forty each?

    Margie Hendricks: You heard me!

    Ray Charles: Naw! How about $25.

    Margie Hendricks: We'll take $30.

    Ray Charles: I better say yes before you talk me out of my drawers.

    [the Cookies cheer and laugh]

    Ray Charles: Is it a deal?

    Margie Hendricks: Oh! Yeah!

    Ray Charles: You'll be called the Raelettes.

    Margie Hendricks: Does that mean we have to let Ray?

    Ray Charles: Oh, what am I gonna do with you?

    Margie Hendricks: I'm sure you'll think of something.