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		List Price: $19.98		Label: Universal Studios Salesrank: 10330 Released: August 8, 2006
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		MPAA Rating: PG-13 (Parental Guidance Suggested) Media: HD DVD

Editorial Review:
Nominated for 6 Academy Awards including Best Picture, Ray stars Oscar winner Jamie Foxx as the one-of-a-kind innovator of soul who overcame impossible odds to become a music legend. It’s the triumphant and remarkable story of one of America’s true musical geniuses, Ray Charles. "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.

Description of Ray [HD DVD]:
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

Ray [HD DVD] Reviews:
Ray, the movie
2009-12-08 - I really enjoyed this movie, I saw it on television months ago, but wanted to see it again. I'm glad I have my own copy now, I can watch it whenever I want to.

"Ray" DVD
2009-10-19 - This is a very well done rendition of Ray Charles' life with an outstanding sound track.

"Ray is first rate"
2009-07-08 - Ray Charles (1930-2004) was one of the most revered figures in the history of rhythm & blues music-Frank Sinatra was once quoted as saying that "Ray Charles is the only genius in our business"-That's high praise indeed-Jamie Foxx's portrayal of Charles is outstanding-He nailed everything to perfection-The soundtrack includes these all-time classics:"Hit The Road Jack","Unchain My Heart" & "What'd I Say"-Foxx definitely earned his Best Actor award-If you're a Ray Charles aficionado or someone who enjoys vintage R&B music,this movie's for you.

Ray
2009-07-05 - I have received my purchase in a timely matter @ a good rate thank you.

Stellar Performances Of An Extraordinary Life! Vivid HD Quality!
2009-06-24 - 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.