Captivating performance by Hoffman

Rating: 10/10 (30 January 2006)

I was intrigued by the movie previews and reviews when the movie was released. None of my friends or family had seen this movie, so I really didn't know what to expect, since 'average moviegoers' often feel differently about movies than professional critics. Also, Philip Seymour Hoffman's has always been one of my favorite actors, so I was extremely curious to see him portray this part. His performance held me close for 2+ hours. I read the book "In Cold Blood" many years ago. Some in the literary field considered this book as new type of writing style. Even if you don't know anything about Truman Capote or this book, I think you will still find the movie well thought out with superb acting.