Ray (2004) / Genius: A Night For Ray Charles

Released on 06 June 2005

Featuring: Jamie Foxx, Regina King & Kerry Washington

Format: DVD | Rating: 15 years & over

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Ray (Dir. Taylor Hackford, 2004): Jamie Foxx stars in this biopic of legendary soul and R&B singer Ray Charles. 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.

Jamie Foxx picked up a Best Actor gong for his efforts as 'The Genius'.

Genius: A Night For Ray Charles: A tribute concert celebration of the life and music of the incomparable blues/R&B pianist and singer Ray Charles. Presented by Quincy Jones, Morgan Freeman, Regina King and Jamie Foxx, this extravaganza honours a true genius with real soul.

Set List:

1. Elton John (with Mary J. Blige) - Right Time Is The Right Time
2. Usher - Georgia On My Mind
3. Stevie Wonder - I've Got A Woman
4. Norah Jones - Drown In My Own Tears
5. Jamie Cullum - Hallelujah I Love Her So
6. Reba McEntire - I Can't Stop Loving You
7. B.B. King And Billy Preston - Sinner's Prayer
8. Elton John - Born To Lose
9. Al Green - What I'd Say
10. Kenny Chesney - You Don't Know Me
11. Billy Preston - Unchain My Heart
12. Mary J. Blige - Come Rain Or Come Shine
13. Ray Charles - America The Beautiful

Ray:

  • Theatrical and Extended Versions: Ray can be viewed in its original theatrical version or in an extended version with over 25 minutes of additional footage not shown in cinemas!
  • Audio commentary from director Taylor Hackford
  • Deleted scenes
  • 'Stepping Into The Part': on-set interviews, voiceover, and exclusive behind-the-scenes footage of Ray Charles and Jamie Foxx preparing Jamie for his incredible physical, mental and musical transformation into the character of Ray Charles
  • 'Extended Musical Performances': two complete uncut performances of "Hit The Road Jack" and "What Kind Of Man Are You"
  • 'More Uncut Musical Performances': seven additional complete uncut musical performances of "Hallelujah, I Love Her So", "Leave My Woman Alone", "Night Time Is The Right Time", "Unchain My Heart", "Mary Ann", "I Can't Stop Loving You", and "Hard Times".
  • 'Filmmakers' Journey': an in-depth interview with director Taylor Hackford and his producing partner Stuart Benjamin on their 15-year journey to portray Ray Charles' musical genius and bring their vision to the screen
  • 'Ray Remembered': friends and fellow musicians remember Ray Charles
  • Theatrical trailer
  • Photo journal
  • Previews
  • Genius - A Night For Ray Charles:

    • 'Genius Loves Company': interviews with some of the artists who duet with Ray Charles on his last ever album of the same title
    • 'A Look Inside Ray': a behind the scenes look at the making of the movie

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    ActorsJamie Foxx, Regina King, Kerry Washington, Sharon Warren, Aunjanue Ellis, Bokeem Woodbine, Clifton Powell, Harry J. Lennix, Thomas Jefferson Byrd, Warwick Davis, Rick Gomez Elton John, Mary J. Blige, Usher, Stevie Wonder & Norah Jones
    DirectorTaylor Hackford
    Certificate15 years and over
    Year2004
    LanguagesEnglish - Dolby Digital (5.1)
    SubtitlesEnglish for the hearing impaired
    RegionRegion 2 - Will only play on European Region 2 or multi-region DVD players.