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Plot:
A speculative account of the life of Griet, a 16-year-old girl who appears in Johannes Vermeer's painting of the same title. Set in 17th century Holland, Griet is employed by Vermeer as a housemaid to...( read more 
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MCT:August 28, 2008
(thought it was good however it was very slow paced and not a lot happened! Ever no Vermeer had obviously got a crush on her not a lot happened still. I would of liked something -more interesting to occur to keep me more interested in the story.
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MCT:August 8, 2008Interesting story. Clear, bright and beautiful images of Amsterdam. This story a real emotional drama. Point down because there are no real ending...
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MCT:August 3, 2008
One of the few films I like more than the novel they were based on. The mis-en-scene is particularly beautiful; several of the set ups look as if they could have been paintings as well.
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MCT:August 2, 2008I have watched this movie many times! I love this movie the story is simple but powerful!I think it is one of Johansson's best.
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MCT:August 2, 2008
I wish they hadn't changed the ending of the book but otherwise it's a wonderful film and very beautifully shot
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MCT:July 5, 2008dude, the whole premise of this movie is just kinda icky, I don't care if it IS based on a famous painting
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MCT:July 2, 2008
really didnt like it. probably one of the slowest movies ive ever seen!!! scarlett was decent though. she didnt do too much acting because of the fact that her character doesnt speak much.
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MCT:June 25, 2008Pretty dull, but so pretty. I can't explain that properly, but the colors used in the movie are filtered so that they resemble one of Vermeer's portraits. And the best part is the Scarlett Johansson barely speaks at all the entire movie!
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MCT:June 7, 2008
This movie is like a painting. You need to watch it in completely peace to get it. Better than the book, perhaps the best of Johansson, because her boobs ain't been aired around.
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MCT:June 2, 2008Well-made, just like the book, but in the end, the story does absolutely nothing for me. Too many awkward stare-downs and scenes of "will they? won't they?" sexual tension. It's less compelling than a bed episode of Cheers in that department. In the words of Seth from Superbad... not for me.
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MCT:May 27, 2008it was a good movie i say you should see it you will like it if you like olden day movies will its not really a olden day movie but still its a good movie you need to see it
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MCT:May 15, 2008
Wonderfully romantic, and mesmerizing. Although it does verge on the picturesque side of things, this film manages to go beyond its Harlequin Romance Novel conventions and create something of true subtle and lyric beauty. Scarlett Johansson's rather complacent screen persona, manages to work out for the better in this film. She manages to hold our attention throughout the whole film, and the part fits her like a glove. With her serene beauty and calm disposition, she is the ideal Vermeer muse.
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MCT:April 24, 2008
The movie is more a painting than a story itself and it captures the feel of the book very well. You gotta love Firth, but the story is not the reason to watch this movie.
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MCT:April 17, 2008
I've seen the actual painting in The Hague!! This is a really cool film based on a book which is awesome which is based on a painting which is stunningly beautiful.
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MCT:April 10, 2008
The photography is beautiful and reminds the paintings of the dutch artists.But the movie is very boring and the story isn't interesting.
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MCT:April 2, 2008
3.5 Stars! A simplistic story told well with subtle performances nicely delivered. However, what I enjoyed most with this film was the very stylistic photography, the cleverly staged scenes offering images that are 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. This did seem to be all about he details visually speaking and considering this film's storyline revolved completely around one painting that makes perfect sense.
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MCT:March 30, 2008
this was a really good film with star power and solid performances until the final 15 minutes where the film completely fell apart. until the end, the story was intriguing and innovative and i was really curious as to how the film would end. when the film wound down to its final scenes there was drama over simple issues made to be bigger than they should have been and scenes filled with symbolism that fell flat. overall it was a good movie with a dissapointing conclusion.
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MCT:March 22, 2008
Wow..what a great film. It was one of those films that kept you watching. Scarlett Johansson's best role ever. Now I am anticipating to read the book because I enjoyed the movie so much.
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MCT:March 20, 2008
Beautifully shot, the story was delivered in a sensitive and believable fashion, but some of the 17th Cenutry elements seemed a little forced. I thought Scarlett Johansson was impressive as a ordinary girl caught in an extraordinary situation, however Colin Firth didn't fill his role particularly comfortably. Unfortunately the slow paced manner of this film wasn't helped by the fact that I was quite tired - my rating may consequently be unfairly low.
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MCT:March 7, 2008
I enjoyed this period piece of a film. It captured the true essence of artists and there subjects. I knew of the famous painting but I did not know the story behind it. I only wish they became lovers. A brilliant cast for this film and as an art lover myself a must see.
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MCT:February 28, 2008
It's the story of a love never to be consumated but immortalised indirectly in art. It echoes Dutch paintings and the casting of many supporting roles. The approach and the standard of acting bring a superb and rich quality of the film.
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MCT:February 25, 2008
Colin Firth é tão inglês (ahhhh)
Um filme com fotografia linda, adoro artes e adoro cinema, sou suspeita pra dizer que gostei muito.
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scorpioboi24posted 175 days ago -
I saw this movie more then once, breathtakin. Scarlett plays this girl wonderfuly. I would say this movie is a rare taste, but if anyone likes a bit of romance, art, and1600's style you would like this movie. It has gotten me to want to read the book ( which is a known fact that books are better then their movies)
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