Love Liza

...for fans of the prodigious Philip Seymour Hoffman - who are typically forced to snack upon the occasional scene stolen from higher profile, lesser actors - Love Liza represents a three-course treat.

Louisa takes a minimalist approach to this decidedly dreary material, and at times his compositions...achieve a simplistic grace.

...a likeable quirkfest that treats thorny issues with style, insight and offbeat humour.

This allows Philip Seymour Hoffman to do the best work of his career, fully embodying, physically and spiritually, Wilson's woe.

Hoffman acts the hell out of the role...