One of the significant differences between Infamous and Capote is the way Truman Capote is portrayed. Yes, we know he was homosexual, but in Capote, he seems to use one of the killers, Perry, to selfishly further his book attempts. In Infamous, we see a romantic relationship develop between the two, and it is sealed with a passionate jail cell kiss. The relationship portrayed in Infamous, in my opinion, is more accurate than the relationship in Capote.

  Also in contrast to its predecessor, Infamous takes the viewer into the social circle Truman Capote was involved in. We are introduced to his wealthy friends, eclectic peers, and his partner. The gossip, deceit and materialism is obvious, as well as the connection and friendship this strange group of people share.

Although Philip Seymour Hoffman did a stand-up job playing Truman in Capote, British actor Toby Jones IS Capote. I’ve read biographies on Capote and seen television interviews with him before he died, and when Jones walked on the screen – everything from his voice, his dress, his friends, and the way he carried himself, I was convinced Capote himself had come back from the dead.

  Besides Jones, Infamous is fairly star-studded for an independent film. Sandra Bullock plays Harper Lee, and Gwyneth Paltrow, Hope Davis and Sigourney Weaver also grace this film with their award-winning talent.

Although we can’t help to compare the two movies, Infamous is an accurate portrayal of Capote’s life. Where we learn more about the crime and the book in Capote, Infamous takes you deep inside the mind of Truman Capote, and does it in a way that is provocative and believable. Capote is rated R for language, violence and mature themes. I give it 4.5 out of 5 fluffy cashmere scarves.

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Anne is a writer, artist & coffee addict who lives with her husband and two emotionally unstable cats in the Dallas area. She works at Lake Pointe Church in Rockwall and in her free time enjoys badly impersonating foreign accents, photography, and eating anything chocolate. You can reach Anne on her blog at Flowerdust.net.