Movie review - "Capote" 2006 ***1/2

Much to admire here - a fascinating subject matter, some brilliant performances, beautiful photography and design, loving period re-creation, its all made with care and intelligent. I did admit,though, to getting a bit bored as it went on - scenes going on too long,lack of surprise or humour or something, I couldn't put my finger on it,but it definitely drags. Philip Seymour Hoffman's performance in the lead is excellent, though just as good is Catherine Keener - they're a fascinating contrast, Hoffman has so much to play with - a lisp, glasses, voice - compared to Keener (who's just normal), but Keener manages to be just as compelling..