It's been 52 years since a major film studio made a movie about the legendary Hank Williams. If you saw George Hamilton (no joke) in the original back in 1964, it can only mean one of two things: 1) The 60's didn't kill you, or 2) You REALLY like Hank Williams. I fall into category #2.
I Saw the Light, the latest iteration to illuminate the brilliant talent of Hank Williams stars Tom Hiddleston along with Elizabeth Olson (Martha Marcy May Marlene) and Bradly Whitford (West Wing). We don't need to rehash Williams' credits here. The man was an effing genius who wrote more country classics than anyone before or since.
This version is based on Colin Escott's award-winning biography and chronicles his meteoric rise to fame and his spectacular flame out. Hiddleston and Olson (the talented non-twin sister of Mary Kate and Ashley) are terrific partners in the biopic. It's curious casting - Hiddleston's a Brit - but he pulls off Williams' persona with eerie authenticity. He's spot on from beginning till end.
If you're a fan of Hank Williams, country music or just great biographies, you'll enjoy I Saw the Light. It's a story about the dark side of fame, but with this cast it shines so brilliantly.
I Saw The Light
Release Date: March 25, 2016
Cast: Tom Hiddleston, Elizabeth Olsen, Cherry Jones, Bradley Whitford, Maddie Hasson, Wrenn Schmidt
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