Capote ?

[Dragonlily]

Hasn't anyone seen this yet? I saw the trailer, and Philip Seymour Hoffman's performance looked like it was going to be one of the awesome things in it. Somehow I have to find time in my schedule to see it.

[dlbpharmd]

I would love to see this, but right now I don't have the time. I may have to wait for the DVD.

[Usivius]

'time'. Yes, my big problem too... (sigh)
But I agree that this could be the performance of the year.

[sgt.null]

waiting for the dvd.
he is excellent in Owning Mahoney and Love Liza.

[Dragonlily]

And in Magnolia and The Talented Mr. Ripley and Red Dragon. One of those actors with an especially wide and convincing range.

[taraswizard]

I wonder if really enuff people, remember who Truman Capote was to appreciate this movie? Or do you think that's necessary.

[sgt.null]

i don't think a lot of the general population knows him, or even Harper Lee for that matter. but I read that Hoffman is brilliant, so maybe interest will be sparked.

[Dragonlily]

I finally got to the theater.

There aren’t really any spoilers to give—its impact is through the emotions, not through plot surprises. But just in case:

Spoiler

Philip Seymour Hoffman put on Truman Capote, skin and mannerisms, like a suit absolutely tailored for him. Capote is considered by some to be the father of popular history, with his IN COLD BLOOD. The film is about his research for that book, but it isn’t a detective film in any way. Capote and his assistant (Catherine Keener) go to the little town where the family was killed, and worm their way into the confidences of everyone who knew the murdered family. We can see the contradictions in what Truman is doing, because he is so smoothly manipulative, but also, you can’t be that successful with people without a little sincerity. Then, when the killers are caught, he does the same thing with them, only magnified. These guys are fighting for their lives—they are admittedly guilty—and Truman is fighting for his book. He starts to really care about one of the killers, while using him and being horrified by him at the same time. The way Truman’s inner conflicts tear at him is the main thread of the movie.

It’s beautifully restrained at the same time as it is leaving you aghast. A brilliant piece of work...

But a movie to admire, not to like.

[Usivius]

Thanks. Great reveiw.

[Dragonlily]

CAPOTE CLAIMS FIRST BIG FILM PRIZE

PHILIP SEYMOUR HOFFMAN's portrayal of writer TRUMAN CAPOTE in biopic CAPOTE has earned the film the first of the movie award season's big prizes.

The film was named the Best Feature at the Independent Feature Project's 15th annual Gotham Awards in New York yesterday (30NOV05).

The movie's director, BENNETT MILLER, also claimed the Breakthrough Director award.

Other winners included JEFF DANIELS and LAURA LINNEY film THE SQUID AND THE WHALE, which picked up the Best Ensemble Cast prize at the event.

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[dlbpharmd]

I saw this tonight, and I'll have to say that Hoffman's gives one of the finest performances that I've seen in a long while. I was completely engrossed by the film, with not only the character of Capote but the story itself. I just may have to read In Cold Blood now.

[Cail]

Didn't like the movie, but Hoffman was great (as usual).

[taraswizard]

Capote trivia. Dan Futterman (spelling wrong, I think) one of the writers of the film and a long time friend of Hofmann's, is also a part time actor and for many many years played the younger brother to Amy Brennerman (Judge Amy Gray) on Judging Amy. BTW, on the series Futterman's character was a writer.

[sgt.null]

if you liked Hoffman in this movie, also check out Owning Mahoney and Love Liza.