A young maid comes to work in the Vermeer household and
becomes the subject of one of his most famous paintings. Griet (Scarlett
Johannson) helps Vermeer with his work and his wife is devastated with
jealousy.
While I can usually appreciate a slow-paced film, this was a
little too slow for me. I’m not sure the acting was strong enough to hold my
interest for long periods of time, particularly when they are supposed to be communicating
with a look. The relationship between Colin Firth and Scarlett Johannson wasn't believable, there seemed to be no chemistry there whatsoever. I realise
the reserved nature of the characters would’ve been true to the time and
situation and it’s not that I was expecting sudden declarations of love or
anything but it did all seem rather plain and dull. Perhaps I needed to be in
the right mood for this film, I’m sure if I was then I’d give it a higher
rating and would’ve enjoyed it more.
5/10
