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PrintableI saw this movie last night. Usually I wait for the video ... but had to see it full strength. It was excellent Jamie Foxx is now bonifide Movie Staaahhh.
RAY KEPT his Masters ... in the SIXTIES !!! What a business man. Oh yeah ... VOTE or DIE! A Bubble Bath with UR Pants On is Better Than No Bubble Bath at All | |
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all i wanna do is testify that seein "Ray" was like goin 2 church.... and i don't mean the buliding they call church, i mean chuuuch the activity inside it's doors with testimonials devotions and all... | |
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Handclapsfingasnapz said: puts this on "must-get dvd" list...i'll be damned if i go to the theater to watch it.
 You serious? Damn 
I have to say I admire you for having patience lol if that was me I would be in that goddamn theatre every hour on the hour besides, I love the excitement of the people's anticipation,,,,, | |
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I bought the tickets for a Saturday show earlier in the day thinking that the tickets would sell out if I wanted closer to the showtime. I was disappointed that the theater was about half filled, so I wasn't surprised by the box office results. Jamie brought the story of Ray Charles to life and you can't look at him after five seconds and say that he does a good impersonation. His performance is worth all the accolades. It might have been a bit too long, by 15 minutes. I also enjoyed Regina King's and Keri Washington's performances as the backup singer/lover and wife respectively. Those scenes of him reliving his childhood and what happened to his brother initially scared me. Then I was tears when he blamed himself. Even the actress who played his mother had some really touching moments that made cray. She made sure that Ray took care of himself and not let anybody treat him as a 'cripple.' It was a powerful film. I heard that the demographics of the viewers were over 30. That's certainly me. I definitely plan on getting the soundtrack. "Funkyslsistah… you ain't funky at all, you just a little ol' prude"!
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I'll watch anything with Kerry Washington in it - even "Save the Last Dance"  My author page: https://www.amazon.com/au...eretttruth | |
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funkyslsistah said: I bought the tickets for a Saturday show earlier in the day thinking that the tickets would sell out if I wanted closer to the showtime. I was disappointed that the theater was about half filled, so I wasn't surprised by the box office results. Jamie brought the story of Ray Charles to life and you can't look at him after five seconds and say that he does a good impersonation. His performance is worth all the accolades. It might have been a bit too long, by 15 minutes. I also enjoyed Regina King's and Keri Washington's performances as the backup singer/lover and wife respectively. Those scenes of him reliving his childhood and what happened to his brother initially scared me. Then I was tears when he blamed himself. Even the actress who played his mother had some really touching moments that made cray. She made sure that Ray took care of himself and not let anybody treat him as a 'cripple.' It was a powerful film. I heard that the demographics of the viewers were over 30. That's certainly me. I definitely plan on getting the soundtrack.
Yeah, how could The Grudge beat out Ray. Don't get it? It must be the young teenage crowd, LOL They could give a flying fuck about Ray Charles. | |
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borderline overrated.
it was i-ight. "Pedro offers you his protection." | |
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This movie was AMAZING. I expected it to be somewhat overrated because it has been hyped for several months now, but I wasn't disappointed in the least. I actually want to go see it again.
BTW, was that a symbol tattoo that was covered w/ makeup on the *thick* Raylette's shoulder? I could be making this up, but I swear I saw it!  The message you're about to hear is not meant for transmission
Should only be accessed in the privacy of your mind The words are intense so my dear if you dare to listen Take off your clothes Meet me between the lines | |
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HotThang said: BTW, was that a symbol tattoo that was covered w/ makeup on the *thick* Raylette's shoulder? I could be making this up, but I swear I saw it!
I noticed that too,,,,,hmmm! | |
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All this talk about Jamie winning an Oscar...don't be shocked if he doesn't. Oscar voters have a dubious history. This post not for the wimp contingent. All whiny wusses avert your eyes. | |
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Supernova said: Oscar voters have a dubious history.
I learned that looooong ass time ago 
The Color Purple Malcolm X Whats Love Got To Do With It Hurricane and on & on & on | |
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What is it w/ you people not going to the theater?  Just don't go on a Friday night or a weekend, SHEESH  Pick an off night or a matinee - home SCHMOME!!!   I never met you, but I LOVE you & I will forever!! Thank you for being YOU - my little Princey, the best to EVER do it | |
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I loved the phenomenal, immortal, great Ray Charles to the end, and I love the great Jamie Foxx playing him. You don't have to wait for any "white" Oscar accolades to validate this man's powerful, moving performance of "Genius" Ray Charles -- Mr. Foxx is getting mad love, props, and will win plenty of accolades and awards from his own and probably around the universe. I even heard from critics he's on Hollywood's "A" list because of Collateral and The Ray Charles Story, and he will be able to name his own price in films in the Cruise, Washington monetary category. Jamie was always a "real" playing character cat, and after I saw footage of Mr. Charles hugging, laughing and goofing around with Jamie, I felt Ray knew he made the right decision to pick Jamie to play his life story the correct way, also, props to Mr. Taylor Hackford for directing and producing a gritty, honest, realistic,and truthful portrayal of Mr. Charles' life story. Although I am still young, I have relatives who knew Mr. Charles and this movie documentation is definitely true concerning Mr. Charles's life. Lennytunia | |
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goat2004 said: funkyslsistah said: I bought the tickets for a Saturday show earlier in the day thinking that the tickets would sell out if I wanted closer to the showtime. I was disappointed that the theater was about half filled, so I wasn't surprised by the box office results. Jamie brought the story of Ray Charles to life and you can't look at him after five seconds and say that he does a good impersonation. His performance is worth all the accolades. It might have been a bit too long, by 15 minutes. I also enjoyed Regina King's and Keri Washington's performances as the backup singer/lover and wife respectively. Those scenes of him reliving his childhood and what happened to his brother initially scared me. Then I was tears when he blamed himself. Even the actress who played his mother had some really touching moments that made cray. She made sure that Ray took care of himself and not let anybody treat him as a 'cripple.' It was a powerful film. I heard that the demographics of the viewers were over 30. That's certainly me. I definitely plan on getting the soundtrack.
Yeah, how could The Grudge beat out Ray. Don't get it? It must be the young teenage crowd, LOL They could give a flying fuck about Ray Charles. And we give a flying fuck about them, because those lost ass-holes are missing out on musical history in every aspect big-time!!! The crap they have today passing for music sucks for eternity. Those a-holes can't sing, dance, play instruments, etc., aren't they pathetic!!! The only thing they "know" I think, is giving blow-jobs to get famous!!!! Male and females!!! Lennytunia | |
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lennytunia said: goat2004 said: Yeah, how could The Grudge beat out Ray. Don't get it? It must be the young teenage crowd, LOL They could give a flying fuck about Ray Charles. And we give a flying fuck about them, because those lost ass-holes are missing out on musical history in every aspect big-time!!! The crap they have today passing for music sucks for eternity. Those a-holes can't sing, dance, play instruments, etc., aren't they pathetic!!! The only thing they "know" I think, is giving blow-jobs to get famous!!!! Male and females!!! Not all of them, boo not all of them. | |
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Harlepolis said: Supernova said: Oscar voters have a dubious history.
I learned that looooong ass time ago
The Color Purple Malcolm X Whats Love Got To Do With It Hurricane and on & on & on dont forget "lady sings the blues", diana was raped on that one. | |
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love2thenines said: Harlepolis said: I learned that looooong ass time ago
The Color Purple Malcolm X Whats Love Got To Do With It Hurricane and on & on & on dont forget "lady sings the blues", diana was raped on that one. Actualy, thats a bullshit movie based on a bullshit book. Shit, her(Billie's) last boyfriend Mr.Louis McKay was the movie's screen-script supervisor,,that should tell you something. If you want to know about the REAL Billie Holiday who didn't looked at herself as a weepy victim(like many believes she did) and who lived her life by her OWN choices, read this book: Wishing On The Moon: The Life & Times Of Billie Holiday-By Donald Clarke This is the REAL thing. The whole truth and nothing but! | |
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