Had some time last weekend so I finally took in a new movie. My friend had already seen my preferred choices (Brokeback or Munich) so we went to see Capote. The movie opens with the discovery of a murdered family in a farm house in the middle of Kansas. One morning Truman Capote reads about this quadruple murder in the Times. He wants to write about how it's effecting this small town and so he hops a train and goes for a look. Accompanying him is Harper Lee(!).
When they arrive in Kansas, Capote decides that this would be the good basis for a book. He uses his fame to gain access to the evidence. After the killers are caught he gains access to them too.
The movie details the evolution of the book as the case continues. It paints a very unflattering picture of Capote. He's a loathsome narcissist. He cares more about his story than any aspect of justice.
Hoffman won Best Acting for this and he is impressive. There are some very good long shots of the open farm land. The long shots are contrasted with some gorgeous shots of New York City. The storytelling is good. But...it didn't really hook me. Ok at best.
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