Excellent

Rating: 10/10 (22 January 2006)

Nearly devoid of action sequences, this is obviously not a movie for the dull-witted, easily entertained, or those looking for adventure, romance and sex. "Capote" is a slow-moving, episodic recitation of a complex and highly flawed genius at the pinnacle of his career.
Brilliantly written and acted, the movie is pure dialog and psychology. It covers Capote's research and writing of his last and best completed work, "In Cold Blood", which solidified the style of writing an absolutely true story in the manner of a fictional novel.
The portrayals of his interviews with one of the heartless killers are gripping. The film shows Capote for exactly what he was, brilliant, artistic, intellectual, witty but also egotistical, selfish, manipulative, insensitive and even treacherous. A film for people who like to be forced to think deeply about the movie they just saw.