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

I Saw the Light doesn't just fail to illuminate Williams' complicated life and his prodigious talent; it can't even capture the dark corners of a man with more than enough to peer into.

Bleak biopics don't have to be grim (think of Raging Bull). But this one is neither illuminating nor able to make the most of the dark.

Strong performances aren't enough to make this more than a dreary flop that's only interested in playing one side of the record.