I Saw the Light

Sony Pictures Classics | Release Date: March 25, 2016

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foxgroveMay 10, 2016

You will know the songs but, like me, you may not know that they originated from Hank Williams. This critically underrated biography of the country singer may be episodic in its presentation, but does a decent job of informing the uninitiatedYou will know the songs but, like me, you may not know that they originated from Hank Williams. This critically underrated biography of the country singer may be episodic in its presentation, but does a decent job of informing the uninitiated about its subject. Both Tom Hiddlesone and Elisabeth Olsen give good performances, although I have no idea how accurate they are in depicting the real people. Production values are ok, but the cinematography, whilst possibly aiming for a particular period look, is depressingly desaturated of much colour. Still, Hiddlestone has a credible voice and the scenes at the Grand Ole Opry are shot to good advantage. Overall an entertaining effort, but it is still a fair way behind the best Country music biography thus far filmed – ‘Coal miner’s Daughter’.… Expand

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BHBarryMar 27, 2016

"I Saw The Light" was written and directed by Marc Abraham based on the book "Hank Williams -The Biography". The film stars Tom Huddleston portraying the ill fated Hank Williams, the country western icon who brought his style and songs to the"I Saw The Light" was written and directed by Marc Abraham based on the book "Hank Williams -The Biography". The film stars Tom Huddleston portraying the ill fated Hank Williams, the country western icon who brought his style and songs to the mainstream of American popular music with such cross-over hits as "Your Cheating Heart", "Cold Cold Heart", "Hey Good Lookin’", "Poor Old Calija" and many many more. Although the film could have delved more into the life of this marvelous singer/songwriter, it gives the audience an overview of his short life and the 6 years in it which brought him to national prominence.
Tom Huddleston, as Mr. Williams, is amazing and the actor’s own singing captures the essence of this immortal performer. Elizabeth Olsen give an outstanding performance as Audrey Williams, the wife that bore him his young son, Bocefus, who country western fans know today as Hank Williams, Jr. This is a story of a life filled with artistic success, ill health and personal failure as Hiram "Hank" Williams strived to attain a place in the world that would give him fame as well as a happy family. Sadly he achieved one but not the other. I give the film a 7.5 rating and whether the viewer is or is not a country music fan, the story of Hank Williams and his place in country music is well worth watching… Expand