I did enjoy this film, although I am not entirely sure why. Once again it was a film in which nothing much really happened. The plot development was slow and there were whole swathes of nothing going on.
I think what made the film was Philip Seymour Hoffman. Whatever was happening, his portrayal of the deeply contradictory character of Capote was completely captivating. For once I approve of this Oscar winner, I definitely think he deserved it.
The scene towards the end, when Perry Smith is to be hanged, is actually quite chilling. As indeed is Capote's nonchalance towards him and the ease with which he lies to everyone.
This was a so-so film that really hung on Hoffman's portrayal of this deeply flawed man: 6.
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