Excellent movie.

Rating: 10/10 (24 October 2005)

Capote is one of the best movies I have ever seen. The charismatic, amiable side of Truman Capote shines through almost as well as the devious, manipulative side. Philip Seymour Hoffman expertly emulates Capote's famous mannerisms, idiosyncrasies and countless flaws as he moves throughout the movie.
We watch as Capote becomes entrenched in a world of darkness and deceit, and observe him making his own difficult decisions regarding two dangerous strangers whom he studies and eventually truly befriends; his less than reliable character as he deals with his lover (Bruce Greenwood) and childhood best friend (Catherine Keener); and his denial and disbelief when faced with his own problems and faults that consistently keep the audience empathetic and understanding. Capote's struggle with his writing, love life, and morals really visibly battle on screen, taking the viewer on an interesting and enlightening ride.
Capote is brilliantly acted and produced, and the story is riveting and, yet, somehow, inherently unsatisfying (although in an altogether believable and seemingly satisfying sort of way). Please. Go see this movie.