Amazing! but this film is much more than just Hoffman's portrayal.

Rating: 10/10 (6 October 2005)

Hoffman centers the film, certainly. and he simply dominates the screen. but the truly impressive thing to me was the writing and directing. both by relative unknowns and both certain to be prominent at award time.
capote's self infatuation / self destruction struggles are presented with a subtlety that makes the conflict all the more unnerving.
also noteworthy: an absolutely stunning performance by clifton collins as perry smith - the appealing but shockingly brutal killer with whom capote falls in love yet uses with rank cynicism.
an extremely thoughtful movie, beautifully shot and wonderfully conceived.