Review of Capote (2005) by Chrisr. — 24 Oct 2005
This film will be reviewed based on several mostly irrelevent factors: most obviously the performances -- that Hoffman is great, if schitcky, and that Keener and Cooper don't really shine like they supposedly should, etc.
Also it will be judged on historical accuracy. Performances don't make movies -- good ones enhance, bad ones detract, that's all -- and historical accuracy is only important in documentaries.
Knowing nothing of this case, In Cold Blood, or Truman Capote may in the end be best for the viewer, because seeing this film just for the story and the wonderful art direction is an engrossing experience.
The story examines many important themes: friendship, ambition, success. And Hoffman, whose knack for scene-stealing supporting work, does not trump the story, but, just like he's supposed to, enhances it.
This review of Capote (2005) was written by Chrisr. on 24 Oct 2005.
Capote has generally received very positive reviews.
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