Wow

Rating: 9/10 (5 April 2006)

I am glad that this movie did not win Best Picture from the Academy. This is certainly not because of the acting, which was incredible, nor the settings which were very believable, nor the storyline which was intensely captivating. I simply believe that Crash was a better movie.
Not to put this movie down in any way. I am only 15 and have not read In Cold Blood, the book the main character, Truman Capote, was doing research for in the movie, although it is now at the top of my list. However, I found this movie moving (no pun intended) and fascinating. I don't think I have ever seen the likes of Philip Seymour Hoffman. He was simply breathtaking in this role. When the movie was over I found myself shocked that it wasn't Truman Capote himself in the role.
I thought the only flaw in the movie was the pace. It seemed a little slow-moving. There were many unnecessary silences without which the movie could have been shorter. Maybe I only saw the movie as slow because I am an impatient teenager. This is highly possible.
I would recommend Capote to anyone over the age of 13 who enjoys books and is willing to open their mind a little. I say this because Truman Capote was a flamboyantly gay man. Without an open mind or acceptance of the gay/lesbian community, one could not possibly enjoy this movie or receive the full impact of Mr. Hoffman's acting.
Overall, I found this movie to be one of the most intriguing I have ever seen.