Truman Capote--One Freaky Dude!
At long last, I finally got to see Capote. I have been intrigued by this movie since it came out. Phillip Seymour Hoffman is just an amazing actor and makes unpredictable movie role choices, and this flick go so much awards buzz that I had to check it out.
I'm left feeling sort of confused. Perhaps I should have done my research on Truman Capote before I saw the movie? This is quite possibly the most bizarre person that has ever had a movie made about them. What was up with this guy?
First, the whole was he gay was he not gay thing comes up. Not that there's anything wrong with that. And, while we're at it, what was up with the dude's voice? And, why did he travel around with Harper Lee as he did?
Second, I did not GET his obsession with these killers. At some moments, he seemed so taken and sympathetic to them, and at others it was obvious he was a self-centered jerk looking out only for his book release and its success. And, in turn, Perry was obviously using him too.
There is a documentary on the DVD I have that tells about his life. I will have to go back and watch it now. But, if you know about Capote or have a big opinion one way or the other on this movie, comment away. I'm still not sure WHAT to think of it. I think I may have to go see stupid MI3 now just to O.D. on the mainstream so I can get back to normal movie viewing mode!
posted by Crazy MomCat @ 5/14/2006 03:37:00 PM
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I loved how the manipulation seemed to transfer back and forth between Capote and the killer... like how they both had their motives behind the relationship.
For some reason, I was already familiar with what a bizarre person he was in real life. And I can't believe how well PS Hoffman portrayed him! Talk about the definition of egocentric. Plus, it was cool to learn that he & Harper Lee were so close. I kinda thought she'd lived in a completely different era!
To me, this movie was a critique of the modern era, so-called "new-journalism" where the writer enters the story, and the intersection of celebrity and true crime. As such, it was brilliant and my choice as Best Picture. Eploitation takes a toll on the exploiter as well. Capote never published another work, which is remarkable, given his ego. But I think this one atre up his soul.
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