#Girl with the pearl earring plus#

I imagine some people would feel pretty bored by it but I quite enjoyed it as I was interested in discovering the (if but fictional) depiction of how the famous painting may have come in to being. It is what I might refer to as a 'slow burner'. That aside, the plot pace is particularly slow and there is no real (or certainly no obvious) action present, nor is it particularly thrilling as such either.

It almost has the feel of a moving, ainimated painting in parts.

#Girl with the pearl earring plus#

One of the real plus sides of this film is the stunning cinematography, by way of the various landscape shots. There is a real sense of uncertainty and nervousness which is portrayed well by Johansson.I found myself feeling as if I was questioning likely the same things Griet was, wondering what would happen, with different family members making different requests of her. If I were to be critical, I'd question the likelihood of such a working class girl (at the time) looking quite as clean and almost porcelain faced as she does. In the painting, I always felt that her eyes were somehow very emotional, very curious and this was definitely brought across well by Johansson. The first thing I noticed was that I felt Scarlet Johansson seemed a very good choice of actor for the main role - she looked very expressive, constantly curious and a bit unsure of what to make of her new surroundings and the people she worked for. Themes include social standing, lust and jealousy. I thought I might as well add briefly that I do quite like art, some artists moreso than others, I wouldn't say im especially cultured or what-not but I like to think I can appreciate a good piece of work and I was familiar with the painting before having seen the film.

Of course it is based on a genuine painting, although little is known about the circumstances behind it. I thought I might as well add briefly that I do quite like art, some artists moreso than others, I wouldn't say im This is a period drama, based on a fictional novel by Tracy Chevalier. This is a period drama, based on a fictional novel by Tracy Chevalier.

In conclusion, may seem like a cliché, but this film is like the paintings featured, a work of art. But I cannot mention the cast, Colin Firth and Tom Wilkinson are splendid as always, and Scarlett Johanssen is at her loveliest. And need I mention the wonderful paintings? Add to that strong direction, Desplat's most haunting and most beautifully-used score, a script that doesn't feel at all stilted and a moving story and you have a great film. Stunning isn't enough for me, the whole film right down to the cinematography to the evocative costumes, sets and scenery looks exquisite. However it did to me, what I saw was a very well made, beautifully scored and directed and well acted film. Maybe because of the sometimes meditative pacing or the subject matter Girl with a Pearl Earring won't appeal to all. Girl with a Pearl Earring seemed like a very interesting film, a great cast, a strong film composer such as Alexandre Desplat and of course a film that uses paintings.