Review of I Saw the Light (2016) by Sarah P — 12 Aug 2016

Loved it perfection. Girls with high iq's appreciate it.

This review of I Saw the Light (2016) was written by Sarah P on 12 Aug 2016.

I Saw the Light has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Scott R (2,451) on 19 Feb 2018

It was tragic and bland, but I enjoyed learning about the great singer and hope to become more familiar with his music…

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By Jolie S (10) on 24 Aug 2018

Amazing movie. I loved it and I can't understand the reason why it was so underestimated by the critics…

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By John D (2,323) on 28 Feb 2017

It never really gets going, nor is it very flattering to the long-dead musician, but the period styling along side the acting are both worthwhile…

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By Anthea H (11) on 24 Aug 2018

Amazing movie. I loved it and I can't understand the reason why it was so underestimated by the critics…

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By Travis N (68) on 16 Feb 2018

People must have gotten butt hurt over the fact that this movie showed an iconic musician as less than heroic…

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By Niki B (17) on 26 Aug 2016

Unfocused, and too long with zero passion…

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By A A (501) on 12 Nov 2017

Giving 4 stars for Hiddleston's commitment and talent to the role, sadly he was not supported by a good enough script…

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By Candice Frederick (452) for Reel Talk Online (378) on 21 Mar 2017

I Saw the Light is one of those films that is instantly forgettable and a complete waste of talent from both Hiddleston and Olsen…

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We see enough to make us wish we could see much more with greater clarity…

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By Glynis Costin (18) for InStyle (18) on 23 Aug 2018

I Saw the Light may not be the most exciting biopic to hit the screens as of late, but Hiddleston truly nails the troubled singer…

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