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Philip seymour is amazing in this movie, or at least for me. I was baffled to the point that I couldent recognize that it was him. The story is what it is, its not invented or made up, its biografical, so cant really complain that someones life is sad, when infact it is sad, and made into a film. But even though once again Seymour did a fantastic job, fantastic.

Jye Sherwell

22Feb12

I watched this, and Infamous, and I realize now that I really don't care for this story. Neither are good films.

Hangover Square

10Feb12

Not a very good film. Worth seeing only for Keener's role. INFAMOUS was better.

KURTZCUZ

23Dec11

For once Hoffman got a character that actually needed his hyper-realistic, over the top acting.

Jonathan Cribbs

7Feb12

Uh, I'd argue that Hoffman is more often a pretty subtle actor. He's remembered for bigger performances, but look at his work in "Moneyball" or "Mission: Impossible III" or "Love Liza." Incredible range.

Baobbhan Sidhe

2Dec11

Personally, I prefer Infamous. There's an underlying sense of playfulness to Infamous that this movie lacks. Hoffman is fine as Capote, but it feels like an impersonation to me, whereas Toby Jones BECAME Capote, in my opinion. Also, I'm not sold on Keener's Lee. She's all schoolmarm and no feisty charm.

FailedImitator

2Nov11

Watch it for the performances.

Mikhael Tarigan

15Aug11

I think I have to revisit this film again because I didn’t pay any attention to Keener and I am surprised to know she was nominated for an Oscar for that performance. And Philip Seymour Hoffman is... the man for this.

comeandsee

9Aug11

you know, catherine keener is rather quite good.

AdamantCocoon

12Jun11

So...for some folks to think Infamous was better because it got overlooked, I had to ask: WHY? This is one of those instances where the predecessor is already a doozy. And Bullock will never touch Keener as Harper Lee.Plus, there's Adam Kimmel. Great shout-out, Cremildo.

Rashed

7Jun11

hoffman's performance isn't enough to save this from sagging under its own weight

ILoveCourtneyHate

4May11

A perfect portrait of a man, and what a man, we feel as he feels and see all in unflinching detail, scarring and resonant. Like all great portraits, after the experience we feel we know their scars as well as we know our own, our first impressions are dashed, warped, turned over, hightened....and the truth isn't always easy to deal with.

Cremildo

26Apr11

D.P. Adam Kimmel is the unsung hero of this movie.

WhatsUpWill

2Feb11

The movie is ridiculously underrated because many dislike it for the fact that PSH won over Ledger for Lead Actor. Capote is a near perfect piece of cinema and Hoffman's performance is just as good or better than Ledger (even though Brady Corbet is my personal winner of 2005).

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Caden Cotard

19Sep10

A horrendously overrated film, and the best performance is Catherine Keener's, not Philip Seymour Hoffman's.

Opan Mustafa

24Apr10

Solid performance, directing, and cinematography. I prefer this movie to win Oscar's Best Picture, instead of Crash. Sorry...

Rina

10Apr10

I find it fascinating how intriguing and captivating this film is eventhough the main character is so hard to like and sympathise with. Bennett Miller paints a dark, grim portrait of the development of Truman Capote's book on a gruesome criminal case. The story is gripping in itself and the cast, led by Philip Seymour Hoffman, is outstanding.

All Is Grace

21Mar10

Nearly perfect performances, but it doesn't have any visual beauties. The movie is as cold as the book "In cold blood". I just love the film since 2006! 5 stars out of 5.

Orlando

26Jan10

The tone in this is remarkably held. Miller is a talent not to miss. And of course Hoffman as Capote is brilliant.

Cody Kennedy

15Jan10

Real, chilling, expertly crafted and led by its luminary performances, but I honestly can't think of one good reason to like this movie.

John Smith

24Dec09

Hoffman was Capote, and a good film.

Maddie

5Dec09

i think i love philip seymour hoffman a little too much. without him this movie would be nothing.

Conquest of Gaul

7Oct09

this film was alright. For some reason, I think I liked Infamous a lot better.

Mugino

27Sep09

It's curious that "Capote" and "Infamous" were released within a year of each other. While each film has its strengths, I think my preference is for "Capote", possibly because of Catherine Keener's presence as Harper Lee. She is one of my favorite actresses working today.