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In November, 1959, the shocking murder of a smalltown Kansas family captures the imagination of Truman Capote (Philip Seymour Hoffman), famed author of Breakfast at Tiffany's. With his childhood friend Harper Lee (Catherine Keener), writer of the soon-to-be published To Kill a Mockingbird, Capote sets out to investigate, winning over the locals despite his flamboyant appearance and style. When he forms a bond with the killers and their execution date nears, the writing of "In Cold Blood," a book that will change the course of American literature, takes a drastic toll on Capote, changing him in ways he never imagined. Stellar performances from Hoffman and Keener, as well as Academy Award® winner Chris Cooper (Adaptation) are why critics are calling Capote a "must-see movie."
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By Jesse
Format:DVD
This is one of those movies where its impact is as large as the year it came out. Not really rewatchable, but I bought it because of all the Oscar buzz whenever it came out. Overall, a great movie, but not really too enduring. For a better experience, read In Cold Blood. That paints a really good portrait of Capote.
By Gayle Bray
Format:DVD|Amazon Verified Purchase
I had read the book, so was interested in seeing the movie. I kept borrowing a copy from a family member, so when I found a copy to buy, I did.
By Harrison Koehli
TOP 100 REVIEWER
Format:DVD
As a friend of mine said after seeing Capote, "That movie was ALL Philip Seymour Hoffman!" All the acting is great, but Hoffman carries the film. It's probably the best performance of his career.
That being said, the script is great, the cinematography is stunning, and the characters evoke pathos. A really moving film.
That being said, the script is great, the cinematography is stunning, and the characters evoke pathos. A really moving film.
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4.0 out of 5 stars
Strange flick
If the smarmy, monotonous, yawn-ridden cocktail party scenes won't hold your interest, the brilliantly portrayed emotional prostitution of Capote's prison visits definitely should. Read more
Published on April 6 2006 by H. Touhy
5.0 out of 5 stars
Breath-taking film
You know how when you go to see a movie in the theatre and as soon as the end credits start rolling people start getting up and leaving? This did not happen during this movie. Read more
Published on April 5 2006
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