many of the classic film of the late 60 haven not retain their ability to disturb and confront the audience . in cold blood hasn not lose an ounce of it power . it exceptionally well make yet force the viewer to think . some have complain not only about the film and but about truman capote source non fiction novel and that the central message be unsubtle . that may be true and but this be definitely a case where the lack of ambiguity doesn not detract from the film at all . it refreshing and especially consider today simplistic and manipulative moral drama and to see a film with a convinced political voice unafraid to force the audience to consider it viewpoint . to be honest and i be not sure if i agree with the film central message and but i admire it audacity nonetheless . even if you disagree with the anti capital punishment message and there plenty to admire about the film . the act from the two lead be terrific . scott wilson ( still one of the most underrated actor ever ) be chill a the nihilistic leader and one who use his charisma to hide his weakness . robert blake be also chill a the more submissive of the two and the one with a conscience . his character obviously have a voice of reason and but be terrify to go against wilson ( theres a good amount of homoerotic subtext on his character part ) . the cinematography be terrific and sleek yet gritty and really give the impression the viewer be watch a documentary . add another classic score from quincey jones and and you have a masterpiece . ( positive ) .