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Infamous with Toby Jones as Capote is not to be missed either

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In Reply to: RE: "Capote" . . . posted by mr grits on June 24, 2011 at 15:20:23

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Saw it and will have to give the nod to "Capote" . . . - mr grits 16:24:48 07/01/11 (0)
Daniel Craig just wasn't Perry. He was too brutal looking and fiery....or perhaps I'm stuck on Blake and Moore's model.

I'm curious as to the near rape scene of Truman and the kisses. Is this grounded in reality or a "safe assumption"? Dead men can't sue so I guess the writer and director felt it was safe ground.
RE: Infamous with Toby Jones as Capote is not to be missed either - volunteer 17:24:18 06/26/11 (0)
I liked both films but feel the Jones performance was superior to Hoffman's which was very good. I think Infamous was a better film.

-Wendell
(Spoilers) Here is a comparative link review... - mpathus 13:26:31 06/25/11 (0)
... that cites the "Capote" film as better than "Infamous" - which like some persons here, I don't necessarily concur with.
In "Infamous" actor Toby Jones' NY NY gay gadfly style and wit are spot on, even though I consider P.S. Hoffman an actors' actor. The vibe in "Infamous" is New York City. "Infamous" reveals the "fame bug" for what it is and the gravity of Truman Capote's personal realization without excuses. I liked that, and feel that in "Capote" the angst and betrayal were rather somewhat micro managed(?).
That said, for me the exceptional dynamic in "Capote" was with his female friend/writer Nell Harper Lee, the writer of "To kill a Mockingbird". Here you witness the genius of two ambitions - one trying to create a new literary form, and the other an upcoming woman whose work will be accepted as serious American literature made into film. "Capote" captures an unique long term professional friendship and chemistry. "Capote" also spells out more prison/relationship details - iir.
Both merit watching, and either would make a GREAT double feature with "Breakfast at Tiffany's".
- Capote vs Infamous (Open in New Window)
Edits: 06/25/11
RE: Infamous with Toby Jones as Capote is not to be missed either - grinagog 17:30:51 06/24/11 (5)
with Sandra Bullock + a stellar cast playing fellow luminaries like George Plimpton, "Infamous" is a remarkable film

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- ImDB said Bullock was looked at for "Capote" . . . - mr grits 18:02:37 06/24/11 (4)
  smart to pass on that. Plan to see "Infamous".
  - "Infamous" is a superior film in every way to "Capote" - grinagog 21:38:21 06/24/11 (3)
    more humor, presents Capote as a flawed but powerful + influential individual. Hoffman may have won the Oscar, but Toby Jones captures Capote in 3 dimensions far, far better
    Which isn't to say that "Capote" is a bad film...
    
    GW
    - Did Hoffman hem, haw, mumble, slur, and stu stu stutter? - tinear 14:57:22 06/25/11 (0)
      Oh no, that was Rainman, wasn't it.
    - RE: "Infamous" - Eldragon@gmx.com 22:57:44 06/24/11 (0)
      was overlooked...I thought, it was as good as Capote. Some years ago, it was the same with the 'Dangerous liaisons" and "Valmont." Valmont though, was much better movie.
    - Thanks for your opinion. * - mr grits 22:26:13 06/24/11 (0)
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