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"Girl with a Pearl Earring" was up for lots of awards, which prompted me to find out what was so special. Indeed, it's a feast for the eyes and ears. Music, costumes, sets and glorious widescreen photography capture so very much of the period. Hyped as about the life of Johannes Vermeer, it's really about Griet (a lovely Scarlett Johanssen) and her role as a servant in Vanmeer's household. In the hands of director Peter Webber, the visuals take precedence to an otherwise mundane story. The acting is impeccable. Scarlett is completely in touch, and excellent performances from Essie Davis (as the wife) and Judy Parfitt (as her mother) are complete and rife with issues. Colin Firth, as Vanmeer, is moody and broody; I was rather annoyed with his character for being such a wimp. Also, excellent support from Tom Wilkinson (snakey, evil charm) and Cillian Murphy (never looked better). The film is never boring, but the plot is simple, ad Griet's angst, charm and renewal are well handled. Still, it'll be hard to find a prettier film to watch. Visually, it's period pitch-perfect and Alexandre Desplat's score is dreamy as a Vermeer painting. Worth a look.

Don't expect a factual recount of VerMeer's life or of the circumstances surrounding the painting of the Girl with the Pearl Earring. Do expect a beautifully told story with great acting - how can you beat Colin Firth & Scarlett Johansson. Do expect beautiful costumes, sets and lighting. Do expect compelling emotional involvment with the characters. MUST SEE for any artist - marvelous directing with many offerings of diverse inspirating views - be it abstract, portrait, still life or landscape! BUY THIS movie if you enjoy entertaiment for the sake of being entertained - a brief escape from the grind of the world. BUY THIS movie if you enjoy beauty. This movie is NOT for those expecting MEGA-action. This is NOT for those who cannot appreciate subtlety in relationships. This is probably not for anyone who doesn't look past the focal point of the frame immediately on the screen.

The imagery in this movie evokes the atmosphere of the old dutch paintings. The pace is meditative and the pictures breathe and come to life... Bewitching... A remarkable work.

I am very displeased with the DVD GIRL WITH A PEARL ERRING. I purchased a used DVD that had a gaurantee in good condition on it. It played great until almost the end. Then stuck and dragged through until the ending without a voice.

The Bottom Line: An impressive adaptation of Chevalier's novel that (for my money) does many things better than the book, Girl With a Pearl Earring resists any urges to amplify the book's quiet drama and instead turns in a subtly effective little story.

Reviews

"Girl with a Pearl Earring" was up for lots of awards, which prompted me to find out what was so special. Indeed, it's a feast for the eyes and ears. Music, costumes, sets and glorious widescreen photography capture so very much of the period. Hyped as about the life of Johannes Vermeer, it's really about Griet (a lovely Scarlett Johanssen) and her role as a servant in Vanmeer's household. In the hands of director Peter Webber, the visuals take precedence to an otherwise mundane story. The acting is impeccable. Scarlett is completely in touch, and excellent performances from Essie Davis (as the wife) and Judy Parfitt (as her mother) are complete and rife with issues. Colin Firth, as Vanmeer, is moody and broody; I was rather annoyed with his character for being such a wimp. Also, excellent support from Tom Wilkinson (snakey, evil charm) and Cillian Murphy (never looked better). The film is never boring, but the plot is simple, ad Griet's angst, charm and renewal are well handled. Still, it'll be hard to find a prettier film to watch. Visually, it's period pitch-perfect and Alexandre Desplat's score is dreamy as a Vermeer painting. Worth a look.

Don't expect a factual recount of VerMeer's life or of the circumstances surrounding the painting of the Girl with the Pearl Earring. Do expect a beautifully told story with great acting - how can you beat Colin Firth & Scarlett Johansson. Do expect beautiful costumes, sets and lighting. Do expect compelling emotional involvment with the characters. MUST SEE for any artist - marvelous directing with many offerings of diverse inspirating views - be it abstract, portrait, still life or landscape! BUY THIS movie if you enjoy entertaiment for the sake of being entertained - a brief escape from the grind of the world. BUY THIS movie if you enjoy beauty. This movie is NOT for those expecting MEGA-action. This is NOT for those who cannot appreciate subtlety in relationships. This is probably not for anyone who doesn't look past the focal point of the frame immediately on the screen.

The imagery in this movie evokes the atmosphere of the old dutch paintings. The pace is meditative and the pictures breathe and come to life... Bewitching... A remarkable work.

I am very displeased with the DVD GIRL WITH A PEARL ERRING. I purchased a used DVD that had a gaurantee in good condition on it. It played great until almost the end. Then stuck and dragged through until the ending without a voice.

The Bottom Line: An impressive adaptation of Chevalier's novel that (for my money) does many things better than the book, Girl With a Pearl Earring resists any urges to amplify the book's quiet drama and instead turns in a subtly effective little story.

Reviews

"Girl with a Pearl Earring" was up for lots of awards, which prompted me to find out what was so special. Indeed, it's a feast for the eyes and ears. Music, costumes, sets and glorious widescreen photography capture so very much of the period. Hyped as about the life of Johannes Vermeer, it's really about Griet (a lovely Scarlett Johanssen) and her role as a servant in Vanmeer's household. In the hands of director Peter Webber, the visuals take precedence to an otherwise mundane story. The acting is impeccable. Scarlett is completely in touch, and excellent performances from Essie Davis (as the wife) and Judy Parfitt (as her mother) are complete and rife with issues. Colin Firth, as Vanmeer, is moody and broody; I was rather annoyed with his character for being such a wimp. Also, excellent support from Tom Wilkinson (snakey, evil charm) and Cillian Murphy (never looked better). The film is never boring, but the plot is simple, ad Griet's angst, charm and renewal are well handled. Still, it'll be hard to find a prettier film to watch. Visually, it's period pitch-perfect and Alexandre Desplat's score is dreamy as a Vermeer painting. Worth a look.

Don't expect a factual recount of VerMeer's life or of the circumstances surrounding the painting of the Girl with the Pearl Earring. Do expect a beautifully told story with great acting - how can you beat Colin Firth & Scarlett Johansson. Do expect beautiful costumes, sets and lighting. Do expect compelling emotional involvment with the characters. MUST SEE for any artist - marvelous directing with many offerings of diverse inspirating views - be it abstract, portrait, still life or landscape! BUY THIS movie if you enjoy entertaiment for the sake of being entertained - a brief escape from the grind of the world. BUY THIS movie if you enjoy beauty. This movie is NOT for those expecting MEGA-action. This is NOT for those who cannot appreciate subtlety in relationships. This is probably not for anyone who doesn't look past the focal point of the frame immediately on the screen.

The imagery in this movie evokes the atmosphere of the old dutch paintings. The pace is meditative and the pictures breathe and come to life... Bewitching... A remarkable work.

I am very displeased with the DVD GIRL WITH A PEARL ERRING. I purchased a used DVD that had a gaurantee in good condition on it. It played great until almost the end. Then stuck and dragged through until the ending without a voice.

The Bottom Line: An impressive adaptation of Chevalier's novel that (for my money) does many things better than the book, Girl With a Pearl Earring resists any urges to amplify the book's quiet drama and instead turns in a subtly effective little story.

Reviews

"Girl with a Pearl Earring" was up for lots of awards, which prompted me to find out what was so special. Indeed, it's a feast for the eyes and ears. Music, costumes, sets and glorious widescreen photography capture so very much of the period. Hyped as about the life of Johannes Vermeer, it's really about Griet (a lovely Scarlett Johanssen) and her role as a servant in Vanmeer's household. In the hands of director Peter Webber, the visuals take precedence to an otherwise mundane story. The acting is impeccable. Scarlett is completely in touch, and excellent performances from Essie Davis (as the wife) and Judy Parfitt (as her mother) are complete and rife with issues. Colin Firth, as Vanmeer, is moody and broody; I was rather annoyed with his character for being such a wimp. Also, excellent support from Tom Wilkinson (snakey, evil charm) and Cillian Murphy (never looked better). The film is never boring, but the plot is simple, ad Griet's angst, charm and renewal are well handled. Still, it'll be hard to find a prettier film to watch. Visually, it's period pitch-perfect and Alexandre Desplat's score is dreamy as a Vermeer painting. Worth a look.

Don't expect a factual recount of VerMeer's life or of the circumstances surrounding the painting of the Girl with the Pearl Earring. Do expect a beautifully told story with great acting - how can you beat Colin Firth & Scarlett Johansson. Do expect beautiful costumes, sets and lighting. Do expect compelling emotional involvment with the characters. MUST SEE for any artist - marvelous directing with many offerings of diverse inspirating views - be it abstract, portrait, still life or landscape! BUY THIS movie if you enjoy entertaiment for the sake of being entertained - a brief escape from the grind of the world. BUY THIS movie if you enjoy beauty. This movie is NOT for those expecting MEGA-action. This is NOT for those who cannot appreciate subtlety in relationships. This is probably not for anyone who doesn't look past the focal point of the frame immediately on the screen.

The imagery in this movie evokes the atmosphere of the old dutch paintings. The pace is meditative and the pictures breathe and come to life... Bewitching... A remarkable work.

I am very displeased with the DVD GIRL WITH A PEARL ERRING. I purchased a used DVD that had a gaurantee in good condition on it. It played great until almost the end. Then stuck and dragged through until the ending without a voice.

The Bottom Line: An impressive adaptation of Chevalier's novel that (for my money) does many things better than the book, Girl With a Pearl Earring resists any urges to amplify the book's quiet drama and instead turns in a subtly effective little story.