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Ray

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Synopsis

Academy Award winner Jamie Foxx (Dreamgirls) stars as the one–of–a–kind innovator of soul who overcame impossible odds to become a music legend. Ray is the 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. Witness the incredible true story of a musician who fought harder and went further than anyone could imagine.

Review

Giving a tourndash;dendash;force performance as legendary blind singer/songwriter Ray Charles, Jamie Foxx leaps into the upper echelon of contemporary American actors thanks to his unexpected and exhilarating star turn in Ray, an involving, exuberant biography of the late singer. To say that nothing Foxx has done in his career to date could have prepared anyone for this portrayal is an understatement—this performance isn't imitation and mimickry, it's demonic possession. Ray Charles was born in poverty in 1930s Georgia. Having sight long enough to witness the death of his younger brother, Ray lost his sight at age seven and left his beloved mother to attend a school for the blind. Fortunately, his mother instilled in him a strong will and a decided lack of selfndash;pity, which considering the often staggering despair Ray faced in his life was a valuable lesson. But Ray was also a musical genius, who during his early career would imitate the stars of the day before finding his own distinctive, splendid voice. The film in straightndash;forward fashion and easyndash;to–follow flashbacks covers his going blind as a youth, his rise in the music industry, his marriage and extramarital affairs and his drug addiction, which almost took his life. Director Taylor Hackford conveys a genuine affection for the era and for the singer, and Foxx's musical performances are electrifying. As film biography, Ray—genre conventions and all—is solid enough to stand on its own. Having Foxx commanding center stage makes it a rare, irresistible viewing experience.

-- David Bleiler

Product Format Information

DVD Widescreen: $13.49

Availability: Usually ships in
5-10 days
Close Caption: Yes
Region Code: 1
UPC: 025192594427

Studio : Universal

Languages: English Dolby Digital 5.1 (Primary) , French Dolby Digital 5.1 , English Subtitles , French Subtitles , Spanish Subtitles
Aspect Ratio: Anamorphic 1.85
Extras: Trailers
Features:
Audio commentary: Commentary by director Taylor Hackford
Documentaries: "Walking in His Shoes" featurette; "Ray Remembered" featurette
Music video(s): 2 complete and uncut musical performances
Original theatrical version and extended version of film with 14 deleted scenes not shown in theaters

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DVD Pan & Scan: $13.49

Availability: Usually ships in
5-10 days
Close Caption: Yes
Region Code: 1
UPC: 025192594526

Studio : Universal

Languages: English Dolby Digital 5.1 (Primary) , French Dolby Digital 5.1 , English Subtitles , French Subtitles , Spanish Subtitles
Aspect Ratio: 1.33
Extras: Trailers
Features:
Audio commentary: by director Taylor Hackford
Documentaries: "Walking in His Shoes" featurette; "Ray Remembered" featurette
Music video(s): 2 complete and uncut musical performances
Original theatrical version and extended version of film with 14 deleted scenes not shown in theaters

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Blu-ray : $24.49

Availability: Usually ships in
5-10 days
Region Code: 1
UPC: 025192046834

Studio : Universal

Languages: English DTS-HD 5.1 (Primary) , French DTS 5.1 , Spanish DTS 5.1 , English Subtitles , French Subtitles , Spanish Subtitles
Aspect Ratio: Widescreen
Features:
Introduction: By Director Taylor Hackford
Audio commentary: With Director Taylor Hackford
Extended Musical Scenes
Featurette: Stepping into the Part
Featurette: Ray Remembered
Featurette: The Women of Ray
Featurette: The Filmmakers’ Journey
Featurette: Ray: An American Story
Featurette: A Look Inside Ray