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Visually arresting, but the story could be told with a bit more energy. Read critic reviews
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When her father goes blind, Griet (Scarlett Johansson) must go to work as a maid for painter Johannes Vermeer (Colin Firth). While cleaning the house, Griet strikes up an unlikely friendship with Vermeer, which both agree to keep secret for fear of provoking the painter's jealous wife, Catharina (Essie Davis). When wealthy patron Van Ruijven (Tom Wilkinson) begins to lust after Griet, and commissions a painting of her, Vermeer and Griet are obliged to spend long hours alone together.
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Rating: PG-13 (Some Sexual Content)
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Genre: Biography, Drama
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Original Language: English
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Director: Peter Webber
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Producer: Andy Paterson, Anand Tucker
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Writer: Olivia Hetreed
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Release Date (Theaters): wide
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Release Date (Streaming):
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Box Office (Gross USA): $11.6M
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Runtime:
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Distributor: Lionsgate Films
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Production Co: Archer Street Productions, UK Film Council, Delux Productions
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Sound Mix: Surround
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An intriguing drama centered on the strong sexual tension between Johannes Vermeer and a woman who would supposedly become the subject of his most famous painting - but even if visually stunning, the result could have been a bit more involving.
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Girl With a Pearl Earring is a historical drama that takes a fascinating look at art culture. Based on a novel, the film follows a young peasant maid who goes to work for an artisan and ends up becoming a muse that inspires his greatest work. Starring Scarlett Johansson, Colin Firth, Tom Wilkinson, and Cillian Murphy, the cast is fairly strong. However, the script that they have to work with is rather poor and doesn't develop the characters very well. The film also lacks passion and spirit, which is key to a story about artistry. Though the subject is interesting, Girl With a Pearl Earring is underwhelming and mundane.
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The Girl With a Pearl Earring, a fictionalized account of the painting by the same name, is made with great care. The technical aspects of the film are realized with true effect, being beautifully shot and directed. It's the visual aspects of the film that really sustain the occasionally dull narrative. The story itself is too thin, not enough happens with the characters that allows the audience to better appreciate their actions and motivations, it's too subdued. However, those deficiencies are ultimately made up for by the great performances of a young Scarlett Johansson and Colin Firth, both of whom had undeniable chemistry. 3.5/5 Stars
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A great film about art and love. Scarlett Johansson was perfect in this role. The film could have been better if they made it more complex and expanded the run time. It was a little to short. There where many ways that they could have made it better. The pace was nice and gratifying. The plot itself could have been better by adding better plot build up. The good things about this film are the acting and writing. The acting was really good especially towards the end when they start arguing. So much emotion. Other films should have more emotion like this one. The whole art thing was also a treat. If your an artist then there is no reason not to like this. The costume design was also really good. It was like I was actually there back then. The significance of the earrings at the end was very well thought out. I heard that there is a book so I might read it if I can get my hands on it. Also the make up they used on Scarlett Johansson was something different. She didn't look like herself.
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