Review of I Saw the Light (2016) by Brad S — 05 Aug 2016

Terrible, got one star because of who was in it.

This review of I Saw the Light (2016) was written by Brad S on 05 Aug 2016.

I Saw the Light has generally received mixed reviews.

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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 Bobby D (313) on 14 Mar 2017

Not a great bio-pic, everything was pretty average in the story telling of the late and great Hank Williams…

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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 Mae Abdulbaki (411) for Movies with Mae (104) on 30 Aug 2018

With no emotional attachment to the characters and a plot that struggles to stay interesting, I Saw the Light is often dull and a hard sell…

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By Vicki C (41) on 13 Jan 2017

I enjoyed it- tom hiddleston is wonderful…

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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 Jeff Miers (2) for Buffalo News (278) on 12 Dec 2016

Despite Hiddleston's bravura performance, I Saw the Light fails to shed any light on the life of the enigmatic Williams…

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By Shane S (527) on 25 Nov 2017

Wow! The review don't shock me (Thor! Justice League rules...ugh) This movie was well shot and acted, great music. A lot of substance…

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By Abbie Bernstein (403) for Assignment X (330) on 31 Oct 2018

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

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By Shellie L (1) on 14 Apr 2017

I saw this movie twice and thought it was excellent. Tom Hiddleston was amazing, not only for his acting, but also for his singing…

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