Ray

Quick Info

Year
2004
Director
Taylor Hackford
Duration
152 min
Language
EN
Country
US
Budget
$40M
Box Office
$125M

External Ratings

IMDb7.5
🍅 Rotten Tomatoes75%
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Ray

Taylor Hackford2004152mEN

Our Rating

7.6/10
7.6/10
Story
7.7/10
Acting
7.5/10
Direction
7.3/10
Cinematography
7.1/10
Music

Overview

Born on a sharecropping plantation in Northern Florida, Ray Charles went blind at seven. Inspired by a fiercely independent mom who insisted he make his own way, He found his calling and his gift behind a piano keyboard. Touring across the Southern musical circuit, the soulful singer gained a reputation and then exploded with worldwide fame when he pioneered coupling gospel and country together.

Rating Breakdown

Story
7.6
Acting
7.7
Direction
7.5
Cinematography
7.3
Music
7.1

Pros

  • Exceptional dramatic depth
  • Outstanding performances
  • Emotionally powerful story

Cons

  • Slow pacing in some scenes
  • Requires close attention

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