Does Hoffman deserve the Oscar?

Rating: 7/10 (23 November 2005)

"Capote" isn't great, but isn't all that bad. And in 2005, when film releases have been so bad, that's a pretty stirring recommendation to see this film.
There is no doubt that Philip Seymour Hoffman does an incredible job as Truman Capote. However, I am concerned that what may be happening now in Hollywood is that awards are being given to people who do the best impression of a famous dead person. Re: All the awards Jamie Foxx won last year for "Ray." If this happens this year for PSH, I'm afraid this will become the formula for winning/being nominated for Oscars. Is it a great impression? Absolutely. Is it a great acting performance? I'm not so sure.
I also was intrigued by Catherine Keener's turn as Harper Lee. I didn't realize until I saw the movie that they had worked together.
As others have noted, the main negative is that this film was very slow at times.