Review of I Saw the Light (2016) by Patrick G — 30 Jun 2016

Amazing acting AND singing performance from Tom Hiddleston.

This review of I Saw the Light (2016) was written by Patrick G on 30 Jun 2016.

I Saw the Light has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Paul M. Bradshaw (67) for Total Film (3,532) on 01 Jan 2017

A handful of domestic scenes prove that the actors, not to mention Hank, would've been much better served by a ballsier script and braver direction…

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By Steve S (3,182) on 05 Feb 2017

Over all this is just a very boring and dull movie. The acting and cast is solid, but the editing is just pathetic…

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By Erik Anderson (42) for AwardsWatch (42) on 26 Aug 2018

For all of the great performances, Abraham chooses to focus on the fussin' and fightin' between Hank and Audrey like a walking talking country…

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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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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 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 Veta L (1) on 15 Nov 2017

Actually, the movie is not bad. It is just not a entertained movie. It is sort of biography movie…

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By Andy Lea (545) for Daily Star (403) on 31 Dec 2016

[A] dull biopic of the legend of the Grand Ole Opry…

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By Niki B (17) on 26 Aug 2016

Unfocused, and too long with zero passion…

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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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