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| Actors: Jamie Foxx, Vernel Bagneris, Patrick Bauchau, Rutherford Cravens, Warwick Davis
Studio: Universal Studios
Category: DVD
List Price: $19.98
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Rating:  366 reviews
Sales Rank: 2294
Format: Ac-3, Color, Dolby, Subtitled, Widescreen
Languages: English (Original Language), English (Subtitled), French (Subtitled), Spanish (Subtitled)
Rating: PG-13 (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Media: HD DVD
Region: 0
Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1
Number Of Discs: 1
Running Time: 152 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 3
Dimensions (in): 7.1 x 5.4 x 0.6
MPN: 10622
UPC: 025193106223
EAN: 0025193106223
ASIN: B000FZEQRI
Theatrical Release Date: October 29, 2004
Release Date: August 8, 2006
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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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
Product Description
Universal Ray - HD-DVD
Jamie Foxx ("Collateral") stars asthe one-of-a-kind innovator of soul who overcame impossible odds to become a music legend. "Ray" isthe triumphant and remarkable story of one of America's true musical geniuses, Ray Charles. From his humble beginnings in the South through his meteoric rise to the top of American music charts, Ray's inspirational journey is a tale of hope, redemption and the power of the human spirit. "'Ray' is Electrifying" hails Peter Travers of Rolling Stone.Witness the incredible true story of a musician who fought harder and went further than anyone could imagine.
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 Stellar Performances Of An Extraordinary Life! Vivid HD Quality! June 24, 2009
Lost Soul Critic (Charleston WV)
I'm pretty new to this rating products thing on Amazon. I don't fancy myself a real movie critic either, it was just a fun pen name. So, when I'm reviewing a movie on HD or Blue-Ray; I try to give an opinion to people who haven't yet seen the movie. As well as to people who have, and just want to know if it's worth re-buying it over in a hi-def format. This is one of those movies I watch on a regular basis, even though I know exactly what's going to happen. Because it feels like visiting an old friend. ABOUT THE HD-I feel that any movie that you want to watch repeatedly is worth owning on HD or Blue-Ray. If...you have a TV that is capable of showing the difference. The one thing I was hoping for was that the vintage footage from the late 40's and early 50's would be sharper. No. And thinking on it it shouldn't be. The hi-def format does just what it's supposed to do. Reveal the old film for what it is...old film. But the rest of the movie does benefit greatly. Like when Ray 'looks' at his watch by feeling it, I can read the tiny wording on the dial face. I've been getting these movies on HD for a very good price is one reason I've been buying on HD instead of Blue-Ray. I hope these reviews help with your buying decision.
Ray the movie June 17, 2009
Franklin O. Rose
This is a great movie. Jamie Foxx, really is Ray Charles. Well worth watching over.
 The Memorable Good & Bad Of 'Ray' April 16, 2009
Craig Connell (Lockport, NY USA)
Jamie Foxx does a fine job of impersonating the famous blues/soul/country singer Ray Charles. To the film's credit, it shows both the good and the bad regarding Charles' character and the choices he made, both personally and professionally.
This is a slick-looking film/DVD that provides you with a rich feel of the periods in which the story takes place. Not only does it look good, it sounds good. I only wish there was more music in here. When it's inserted, it's fabulous but there isn't enough of it.
The only negative I had with the filmmakers was the overemphasis of Charles' problems being blamed on one early childhood event. That tragedy was used as cop-out for all Ray's misdoings as an adult.
Note: There is an extended version with the DVD but word has it that it is so poorly edited that it's not worth watching, so stick with the "theatrical version."
RAY March 27, 2009
Donald R. Brimmage (N.C. USA)
THE MOVIE "RAY" WHICH I ORDERED WAS RECIEVED BEFORE THE SCHEDULED DATE AND IT WAS IN OUTSTANDING CONDITION. OF COURSE THE MOVIE WAS EVERYTHING THAT I THOUGT THAT IT WOULD BE AND I WOULD BE VERY PLEASED TO BUY MATERIAL LIKE THIS AGAIN.
DVD purchase March 18, 2009
Richard E. Stubblebine (Kansas City)
product received was as advertised, and in great condition. Would buy from this vendor again.
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