Ray (US - DVD R1)
Universal has sent over details on the recent Jamie Foxx movie
Title: Ray
Starring: Jamie Foxx
Released: 1st February 2005
SRP: $29.98 & $44.98
Universal has officially announced the Taylor Hackford directed Ray which stars Jamie Foxx, Regina King and Kerry Washington. The film will be available to own from the 1st February in both a two-disc special edition and a two-disc limited edition giftset. The standard set will retail at around $29.98, whereas the giftset will be around $44.98. Both will carry 1.85:1 anamorphic widescreen presentations along with English and French Dolby Digital 5.1 tracks. Both releases will include the theatrical cut of the film, along with an extended version that carries over 25-minutes of additional footage not shown in cinemas. As for extras, the standard set will carry a commentary with Director Taylor Hackford, fourteen never-before-seen deleted scenes, complete uncut music performances from the film featuring Hit the Road Jack and What Kind of Man Are You, a Walking in His Shoes featurette that takes a revealing look at Jamie Foxx's incredible transformation into Ray Charles and Ray Remembered in which friends and fellow musicians remember Ray Charles. In addition to that, the giftset will include 20-minutes of additional uncut music performances from the film, a Filmmakers' Journey featurette, a Women of Ray featurette, a Ray: An American Story featurette and a collectible photo book. We've attached a look at the official artwork below:










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Starring: Jamie Foxx
Released: 1st February 2005
SRP: $29.98 & $44.98
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Universal has officially announced the Taylor Hackford directed Ray which stars Jamie Foxx, Regina King and Kerry Washington. The film will be available to own from the 1st February in both a two-disc special edition and a two-disc limited edition giftset. The standard set will retail at around $29.98, whereas the giftset will be around $44.98. Both will carry 1.85:1 anamorphic widescreen presentations along with English and French Dolby Digital 5.1 tracks. Both releases will include the theatrical cut of the film, along with an extended version that carries over 25-minutes of additional footage not shown in cinemas. As for extras, the standard set will carry a commentary with Director Taylor Hackford, fourteen never-before-seen deleted scenes, complete uncut music performances from the film featuring Hit the Road Jack and What Kind of Man Are You, a Walking in His Shoes featurette that takes a revealing look at Jamie Foxx's incredible transformation into Ray Charles and Ray Remembered in which friends and fellow musicians remember Ray Charles. In addition to that, the giftset will include 20-minutes of additional uncut music performances from the film, a Filmmakers' Journey featurette, a Women of Ray featurette, a Ray: An American Story featurette and a collectible photo book. We've attached a look at the official artwork below:










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Shaun Andrews
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Like the art...
I really like that art. Take away the quote and its near perfect. Not gonna happen though, so I can hpe that they make it smaller or use a less intrusive font or color.
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Isnt the quote incorrect english?
"One of the best films I have ever seen"
"One of the best films I have ever seen"
Maybe they're promoting the upcoming Adam Sandler movie "Spanglish"?
Just kidding. Jokes aside, I hate the quote and the name @ the top. NO ONE CARES IF SOME REVIEWER LIKED IT!
Just kidding. Jokes aside, I hate the quote and the name @ the top. NO ONE CARES IF SOME REVIEWER LIKED IT!
i never saw this in the theater, but really wanted to. did anyone see it? is it worth buying? I will give it a rent for sure. LOVE the cover art.
I've heard a lot of people who loved this movie. I want to see it. I like the cover too but the quote is a massive eyesore.
Some people like quotes although I don't know anyone who pays attention to them really.
Some people like quotes although I don't know anyone who pays attention to them really.
I wanted to check this out but never got around to it. Jamie Foxx looks like he channels the man. Hopefully with standard store discounts that giftset will be around $30 making it the one to get.
I saw it. Very good, but it's a little bit long and slow in a few parts. Still worth seeing.
Foxx was great, but the actual film was average and was just slow in too many parts.
The coverart is very nice...I believe the quote is sort of a play on words taking into consideration Charles' blindness...and although it looks awkward, it is correct English.
The coverart is very nice...I believe the quote is sort of a play on words taking into consideration Charles' blindness...and although it looks awkward, it is correct English.
I believe that was the quote he used for Saw.
[Rimshot]
I could do without the quote, though. It's a little too big and bold.
[Rimshot]
I could do without the quote, though. It's a little too big and bold.
that arttwork is beautiful, take away the quote and its some of the best I have ever seen!
Great movie, nice cover as well.
Quote: Originally posted by Adam Linder
Isnt the quote incorrect english?
"One of the best films I have ever seen"
YAAAAYYY!!!!!! i was hoping someone else would catch this, "joel siegel" needs to brush up on his grammar
Isnt the quote incorrect english?
"One of the best films I have ever seen"
YAAAAYYY!!!!!! i was hoping someone else would catch this, "joel siegel" needs to brush up on his grammar
Quote: Originally posted by Toad Laguma
[quote] Originally posted by Adam Linder
[b]Isnt the quote incorrect english?
"One of the best films I have ever seen" Quote:
YAAAAYYY!!!!!! i was hoping someone else would catch this, "joel siegel" needs to brush up on his grammar
Well actually, it all depends on the context of how he said it. It is correct English, no matter how awkward it sounds.
[quote] Originally posted by Adam Linder
[b]Isnt the quote incorrect english?
"One of the best films I have ever seen" Quote:
YAAAAYYY!!!!!! i was hoping someone else would catch this, "joel siegel" needs to brush up on his grammar
Well actually, it all depends on the context of how he said it. It is correct English, no matter how awkward it sounds.
I think this might be worth getting just for the music. :-)
Jamie Foxx was outstanding; the movie itself was just a little better than OK, IMO.
Jamie Foxx was outstanding; the movie itself was just a little better than OK, IMO.
This was an awesome film. Jamie Foxx's portrayal is mesmerizing. It is incredible how he literally becomes Ray Charles. His performance should lock up an Academy Award for best acting honors. I loved this film.
They're already talking Oscars for Jamie Foxx for his portrayal of "Ray" which in my opinion was very good. Great movie but I'm not going to buy it. Unless you're a big fan of the late Charles, one time that you see it is good enough.
I can't see myself watching a film of this context more than once. So irrespectable of how good it is, or Jamie Foxx's portrayal of ray Charles, I think I'll rent this one.
Sorry, I just have films in my collection that are, well just there, for the sake of it.
"Nixon" - Oliver Stone...great pic, but I just know that I probably won't ever watch it again.
"Ali" is another...good performance by Will, but I've only ever watched that once.
Sorry, I just have films in my collection that are, well just there, for the sake of it.
"Nixon" - Oliver Stone...great pic, but I just know that I probably won't ever watch it again.
"Ali" is another...good performance by Will, but I've only ever watched that once.
Nice
Nice classy cover to the DVD box. If I heard a year or so ago, the term, Jamie Foxx, and acadamy award in the same sentence, I would laugh, but after seeing this... he desearves it. As a lifetime fan of Ray Charles. This movie was a joy to watch.
couldn't agree more
Quote: Originally posted by Stephen Etherton
Nice classy cover to the DVD box. If I heard a year or so ago, the term, Jamie Foxx, and acadamy award in the same sentence, I would laugh, but after seeing this... he deserves it. As a lifetime fan of Ray Charles. This movie was a joy to watch.
I couldn't agree with you more...about twenty minutes or so into the movie I honestly forgot that I was watching an actor, Jamie Foxx, play Ray Charles. He completely channeled the personality of Ray Charles onto the screen as if we were watching the Genius himself.
Nice classy cover to the DVD box. If I heard a year or so ago, the term, Jamie Foxx, and acadamy award in the same sentence, I would laugh, but after seeing this... he deserves it. As a lifetime fan of Ray Charles. This movie was a joy to watch.
I couldn't agree with you more...about twenty minutes or so into the movie I honestly forgot that I was watching an actor, Jamie Foxx, play Ray Charles. He completely channeled the personality of Ray Charles onto the screen as if we were watching the Genius himself.
wow
i truely love that art on the limited edition, i think it's brilliant.
hell i'd buy that just for the cover
*nerdy*
hell i'd buy that just for the cover
*nerdy*
It took me awhile to actually become absorbed into the movie, which really bothered me. At the end of the movie I was indeed delighted, but I think that this is definitely NOT the best movie of the year, and I do not know why everyone is thinking it will get Oscars (except for Jamie Foxx and Regina King). It seemed rushed and the pacing was terrible, I don't feel as if I still really know who Ray Charles is and this was the biggest dissappointment!
"Ray" Limited Edition coming soon to a DVD collection near me.
Quote: Originally posted by Aaron Schneiderman
"Ray" Limited Edition coming soon to a DVD collection near me.
lol...good one.
I'll see it first, then make up my mind. If its as good as people say then ditto goes for me too.
"Ray" Limited Edition coming soon to a DVD collection near me.
lol...good one.
I'll see it first, then make up my mind. If its as good as people say then ditto goes for me too.
That limited edition cover sure is spiffy, much more so than the regular cover and that one is pretty good.
I don't even think this has reached the cinemas here but the shorts I have seen look great and those covers look good as well.
suprised
I am suprised they did not wait till after oscar season so they could add a nice Best Actor oscar winner banner
this for me is a must own, incredible movie! 9/10
this for me is a must own, incredible movie! 9/10
Ray
This has to be one of the best movies I've ever seen. Jamie Foxx did surprisingly well as the title character. I'll probably buy this one. Maybe even the limited edtion.
Quote: Originally posted by DareDevil .
I am suprised they did not wait till after oscar season so they could add a nice Best Actor oscar winner banner
Releasing it now gives it an extra boost come awards time; this has been a recent trend lately, Universal did the same thing last year with Seabiscuit.
I am suprised they did not wait till after oscar season so they could add a nice Best Actor oscar winner banner
Releasing it now gives it an extra boost come awards time; this has been a recent trend lately, Universal did the same thing last year with Seabiscuit.
This comment is not on the film, but rather on the pricing. Does anybody else feel how unjust the price of the Limited Edition set is? I mean, how can Universal do this, this is legal crime, and it never ceases to amaze me. Take this into consideration: The Schindler's List Limited Gift Set (Also A Universal Title) has the dvd, soundtrack, photo book, book style DVD case, film cell framed in printed cardboard, certificate of authenticity (even though they are meaningless), and a hard plastic sleeve that sits in a giant plexiglass box with metal support rods. Retail price = $34.98. Ray Limted Edition has the DVD, pretty standard extras given comparison to DVD's like LOTR, Gone With The Wind, Panic Room, and many others, a book style DVD case with photo album attached within it. Retail Price = $44.98. At Best Buy, I paid $36.99 for my Ray Limited Edition, Schindler's List Gift Set sells there for $32.98. Return of the King Extended Edition, I paid $22.99 during the first week of release when it was on sale. WHERE IS THE JUSTIFICATION IN THE PRICING?? Film Distributors are out of line, and will stay that way. You know why? Because we the consumer don't have a choice. Only Universal can sell Ray. So if I want a decent set of extras I have to pay, and I will fork over the cash, because it is the only way to get it. I wish there was a way for consumers to fight back without having to sacrifice our love for our favorite films, films that we want to own. Also may I add that the video quality of this DVD is atrocious, very dull and grainy. No justice for the consumer, and none for the artists of the film and artist portrayed in the film.
There is no one better to play Ray Charles than Jamie Foxx.



