Capote

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Jace E @thefilmguy 1d Philip Seymour Hoffman has an on-screen presence and deep voice that captivate me, no matter which film he's in. When "Capote" started and I first heard his voice, I was taken aback. I was honestly worried that the character he was playing was too different for me to enjoy. Boy, was I wrong. He crushes this role and carries the film on his back. As a whole, this movie is pretty good. The plot is straightforward and the performances are above-average. There are some strange cuts between scenes that left me wanting more. It felt as though I was watching the movie on cable and there were purposeful breaks for commercials. In the end, PSH did an amazing job and I enjoyed the film 90% because of him. Best Character: Truman Capote Best Quote: "It's as if Perry and I grew up in the same house. And one day he stood up and went out the back door, while I went out the front." - Truman Best Scene: Perry Describing the Killings Best Piece of Score: "Capote Suite" See more Griffith J @griffithxjohnson May 6 Definitely slow paced & slightly boring but the deep dive into the complex & layered mind of Truman Capote is very interesting with Hoffman bringing a truly unique & convincing performance. The look at American writing as it undergoes a massive change due to his work is an impactful piece of literary history. It’s bleak & sad as it faces tough questions about the death penalty & morality of true crime authors. Strange to say that the first half of this film has a really cosy tone as the time period is well presented. Capote’s troubled motivations & self centered ways show all his strangeness & historical points in very real ways. See more Ed B. @EdLee Feb 28 Capote , is a well acted movie starring Phillip Seymour Hoffman in title role. Its focus is during period of time when Capote wrote, In Cold Blood. Capote’s relationship with the murderers of the Clutter family in 1959, is intriguing to watch. Overall, Very dramatic and well acted movie. See more Mickey B. @Mickerdoo Feb 23 Hoffman is brilliantly unique in this character role. Wild magnetism and very conflicted. Interesting period for this to play out in. See more Movie F. @hiker Oct 31 Excellent movie. Brilliant acting. See more Monty J @RT76708219 Sep 11 In Capote, Bennett Miller composes a cool, restrained ballad about obsession and creation. Philip Seymour Hoffman, in a performance as precise as a muted trumpet, embodies Truman Capote at the moment he discovers the story that will define him. Drawn to Kansas by a brutal murder, Capote begins researching what becomes In Cold Blood, aided by lifelong confidante Nelle Harper Lee (Catherine Keener). What starts as reportage deepens into a fraught duet with condemned killer Perry Smith (Clifton Collins Jr.), their exchanges echoing with unresolved chords of empathy, manipulation, and need. Miller keeps the tempo measured, each scene a carefully placed note, refusing flourish in favor of lingering resonance. The film charts not only the birth of a landmark book but the unraveling of its author, who sacrifices innocence for art. Like the darkest blues, Capote leaves us with a melody that haunts long after the final cadence fades. See more Read all reviews

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