I have to be fair; these are different movies with different subjects, "Respect" attempts to follow the same format but fails. I saw the movie last night, and as most have stated, Jennifer Hudson's vocal skills are unquestionable. Her acting was satisfactory. The major problems of the film were casting, bad acting, and lack of flow. Forest Whittaker was fine, but Marlon Wayans attempt at bringing out his "Inner Ike Turner" was - almost laughable. I couldn't take him seriously, no matter how hard he tried. Also, the actor portraying Dr. King damn near had a handlebar mustache, that ain't right. The movie tried so hard to make the audience feel a certain way during scenes that it felt awkward. The ending appears as though it was an afterthought, "Just have her singing Amazing Grace and throw up a bunch of lifetime achievements..." In short, this movie could have been a parody of how to not make a bio-pic of a great musician. Where "Ray" set the standard, "Respect" hasn't earned it. Aretha Franklin deserves better, much better.
