Blogcritics Comments on DVD Review: Capote

Comment by Steve C. on DVD Review: Capote

Thu, 22 Jun 2006 01:19:08 EDT

I thought Capote was pretty damn good, and I don't generally like biopics. I think the 'plodding' pace is a necessity, partly because it was such a drawn-out affair and partly because the coming of conscience isn't something that happens overnight. I'm glad to see someone giving due to Clifton Collins Jr., though. He was the best thing about the movie, and he deserves more love for it.

Comment by Greg on DVD Review: Capote

Wed, 21 Jun 2006 22:41:50 EDT

A guy (Capote), a self-centered one at that, wakes up and actually develops a bit of conscience. He's drawn into something that makes no sense for him, yet fate pulls him in so that he's thoroughly emeshed in this story. It's the great clash of cultures too: east coast and midwest. Hoffman pulls it off in my opinion - showing a temporary growing up -- and illustrating the emotional core of this story in his own story. The reviewer can only see the shortfalling of this film - sadly, it's his shortfalling.

Comment by Howard Dratch on DVD Review: Capote

Thu, 15 Jun 2006 19:17:00 EDT

Now that I followed the advice to see Capote and somewhat ignored the negative aspects of the review, I agree whole-heartedly plus some with Rebecca and Lisa. I found a powerful, insightful, beautifully photographed (without which it would not have been so intense an experience) movie that left me thinking and writing. I still don't want to read In Cold Blood but I never did. The movie, however, is intense and intensely engrossing.

Comment by Rebecca on DVD Review: Capote

Fri, 9 Jun 2006 23:22:02 EDT

I also found the movie extremely compelling. I added to my personal DVD collection when it came out. However, when I saw it in the theater I was already a very big Capote fan. I think the film is very much one of personal taste; some may find it compelling, others may think it drags on.

Comment by Howard Dratch on DVD Review: Capote

Fri, 9 Jun 2006 19:24:08 EDT

Thank you, I think, for the review. I was planning to sit down with Capote this week and was a bit hesitant as it could easily be made sappy, sloppy, violent or boring. Now I am not aching to see it but nor am I refusing to. I do not think it is a reaction to your review as much as to how you picture the film -- neither here nor there. Judging from the addition of Lisa's comment, I think I will be forced to see it in order to decide if it was worth seeing.

Comment by Lisa McKay on DVD Review: Capote

Fri, 9 Jun 2006 18:57:30 EDT

This is an interesting take on the movie, Ken, although quite different from my own. I found it to be quite compelling and not slow-moving at all, but to each his own. One quibble -- you mention "...a few subtle small allusions to his implied gay personal life." I didn't find Capote's orientation to be implied, nor did I think the allusions were subtle. We are shown Capote sharing his home and his life (and his bedroom) with writer Jack Dunphy, his longtime partner. Capote was openly gay (during a time when openness was not the norm), and I think the film reflected that pretty accurately.