Girl With A Pearl Earring

Girl With A Pearl Earring is set in 17th Century Holland, based on a historical novel that looks behind Johannes Vermeer’s most famous painting.

It’s an expressive movie that forces you to watch it intently – for on the surface nothing much actually happens in this movie.
But go deeper, and there is a wealth of activity.

In a society where wealth and class are everything Scarlett Johansson’s character Griet is from a poor family and is sent to work as a maid for the Vermeer’s.

Innocent and submissive, Griet does nothing wrong, yet manages to alienate herself from everyone but Johannes, who sees not only a deep beauty, but also extraordinary artistic talent in this young girl.

Flirting on the edge of infidelity no lines are crossed, but cracks in an already troubled marriage come to the surface, and when Johannes’ rich benefactor demands that he paint a secret portrait of Griet, things come to a head.

This is one of the most visually stimulating and well acted movies I have seen. Scarlett’s ability to portray innocence, while at the same time portraying something msuch deeper behind her eyes is truly amazing, and Colin Firth gives an unexpected good performance as Johannes.