Capote (2005)

A truly exquisite film. Simple, elegant cinematography, the best actors possible, and a perfectly written screenplay. I can't say enough good things about this film. If you haven't seen it yet, it is definitely worth a look! Young actors might use this Philip Seymour Hoffman performance as a lesson.

Truman Capote was a famous author. He wrote articles, novels, and plays. Among his most famous, Breakfast At Tiffany's and In Cold Blood. The film Capote is a behind the scene's look into Capote's research into the lives of two murderers on death row. After reading an article about a Kansas family that was brutally murdered, Capote arranges interviews with the detectives, police, and even the killers, finding inspiration for his next book. While interviewing the murderers, Capote develops a friendship with one, Perry Smith. In Cold Blood was written as a nonfiction novel documenting Perry Smith's life story, and the murders. This would mark one of the most traumatizing events of Capote's life. This film is a moving depiction of those events.

Philip Seymour Hoffman's performance is perfection. Because of him, this film will be rendered a classic among American Films.

Capote is filmed with the same simplicity as an Ang Lee film. Neutral color palette, minimal musical score, and an honest screenplay. A masterpiece.

"More tears are shed over answered prayers than unanswered ones." - Truman Capote