Wow, really nice review wpqx! 
Very well structured around one aspect, compressed and informative and to the point. Was a joy to read. 

I think the same: Hoffmann is one of the best american actors, and Oscars could have already be raining on him. Don't know if he's exactly keen on getting it, because imo for an actor of his caliber this would mean nothing, as he can virtually play anything deserving of an Oscar. And he's still young, so many big parts will probably come easily.
As I`m not and never was interested in Biopics (especially from Hollywood) I probably won't watch it. The time I've watched a film because of the actor(s)/actress(es) is luckily long luckily long past (though there are some exceptions of course - hey, everyone has weaknesses )