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Girl With a Pearl Earring (2003)

Girl With a Pearl Earring (2003)
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The subject of one of Johannes Vermeer's most enduring portraits becomes the focus of this biographical period piece from director Peter Webber. Girl With a Pearl Earring is told from the point of view of Griet (Scarlett Johansson), a teenaged girl who leaves her family's care in the country to become a servant for the Vermeer household in the comparatively bustling, canal-laden burgh of Delft. When she arrives, she finds herself at the low end of the servant totem pole, until she's allowed to clean "the master's" painting quarters. There, she catches the eye of the taciturn, reclusive Vermeer (Colin Firth), and over a period of time, he begins to craft her portrait. Of course, this does little to further his relationship with his jealous, pregnant wife, Catharina (Essie Davis), or with his most vocal benefactor, van Ruijven (Tom Wilkinson), who often dictates what portraits Vermeer should paint. Meanwhile, Griet navigates a sweet, tentative relationship with a peasant boy her age (Cillian Murphy). Girl With a Pearl Earring had its North American premiere at the 2003 Toronto Film Festival. ~ Michael Hastings, Rovi

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Starring:
Colin FirthScarlett Johansson, (more)
Director(s):
Peter Webber
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
PG13
Format(s):
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Synopsis of Girl With a Pearl Earring

The subject of one of Johannes Vermeer's most enduring portraits becomes the focus of this biographical period piece from director Peter Webber. Girl With a Pearl Earring is told from the point of view of Griet (Scarlett Johansson), a teenaged girl who leaves her family's care in the country to become a servant for the Vermeer household in the comparatively bustling, canal-laden burgh of Delft. When she arrives, she finds herself at the low end of the servant totem pole, until she's allowed to clean "the master's" painting quarters. There, she catches the eye of the taciturn, reclusive Vermeer (Colin Firth), and over a period of time, he begins to craft her portrait. Of course, this does little to further his relationship with his jealous, pregnant wife, Catharina (Essie Davis), or with his most vocal benefactor, van Ruijven (Tom Wilkinson), who often dictates what portraits Vermeer should paint. Meanwhile, Griet navigates a sweet, tentative relationship with a peasant boy her age (Cillian Murphy). Girl With a Pearl Earring had its North American premiere at the 2003 Toronto Film Festival. ~ Michael Hastings, Rovi

Theatrical Feature Running Time:
100 mins

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Director(s):
Peter Webber
Writer(s):
Olivia Hetreed
Producer(s):
Andy PatersonAnand Tucker
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
PG13(Watch With Your Teen, Sexual Situations, Brief Nudity, Adult Language, Adult Situations)
Girl With a Pearl Earring Awards:
  • 2003 - Los Angeles Film Critics Association - Best Cinematography
  • 2003 - National Board of Review - Special Recognition for Excellence in Filmmaking
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Jessica M.

Best Photography!! The story is about a painter and his assistant but the film looks like a painting itself, it's all tied together. 5 stars for lighting, great production quality. This is a good start for someone who wants to know what cinematography is all about.

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Linda D.

A simplistic story told well with subtle performances nicely delivered. Very stylistic photography here, cleverly staging scenes and images all reminisent of paintings of that time period. Equally as impressive are the costumes and even more so the make up which looks more authentic of that time than of other films like it.

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Renee T.

Okay movie, but quite slow-moving.

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