This is the kind of movie that will leave you reflecting on your way home. As the title suggests, this is about the life of Truman Capote, dubbed America's most famous contemporary writer. An openly gay and eccentric persona, Capote as captured by the wonderful Phillip Seymour Hoffman, is as believable as they come.

I don't even want to write a review of the movie, I just want to sing praises to Hoffman. This guy delivers a staggering performance every inch worth the Oscar gold. I'm a Joaquin Phoenix fan and I've seen Walk the Line and Joaquin was deep and troubled in that movie, but in Capote, Hoffman became Truman Capote. That's how good he was.

I've always thought the true measure of being a great actor is when the actor ceases to be an actor, when he becomes the character. And it is when the audience has blurred the lines between the superstar actor and the flawed character he portrays that he becomes effective and generates empathy-- or ill-regard as in the case of character actors.

I highly recommend Capote especially for the true film and acting enthusiasts who enjoy a good performance. The film itself isn't so bad, but it's kinda long. You'll endure it just to see how hoffman carries the character through.