Tom Hiddleston (The Avengers) gives a spot-on and irresistible performance as legendary country singer Hank Williams. Hard-living and hard-drinking Hank pours his heart into his writing and records some of country music’s most memorable songs, before his untimely death at the age of 29. Charming and beloved by his audiences, Hank fares less well in his love life. Elizabeth Olsen is perfectly cast as Audrey, Hank’s long-suffering, first wife. Audrey also wants to be a singer – she’s got the drive but lacks the talent. As Hank spirals out of control, so does their marriage. Dante Spinotti (Recipient of the MFF’s 2015 Distinguished Cinematographer award) does some of his best work in this film, using lighting to capture the Deep South’s smoke-filled cafes and music halls (including the Grand Ole Opry) of another era.
(USA, 2015) 123 minutes
