Really great

Rating: Null/10 (3 February 2013)

I didn't expect much from this, but I was very pleasantly surprised. It's easy to dismiss Hoffman's performance as a gimmick or simple mimicry, but the fact remains that he still acts underneath the vocal transformation. And, like always, he does a great job. Catherine Keener's nomination is a bit baffling though. Clifton Collin Jr. is the real supporting stand-out. He gives is an understated, expressive, and mesmerizing performance. The fact that he really got no real notices or traction is completely baffling to me. Overall, this is a very well-directed, carefully written biopic that really digs deep into a lot of questions of morality. Very much recommended.