Review of Girl with a Pearl Earring (2003) by Dann M — 19 Jun 2013

Girl With a Pearl Earring is a historical drama that takes a fascinating look at art culture. Based on a novel, the film follows a young peasant maid who goes to work for an artisan and ends up becoming a muse that inspires his greatest work.

Starring Scarlett Johansson, Colin Firth, Tom Wilkinson, and Cillian Murphy, the cast is fairly strong. However, the script that they have to work with is rather poor and doesn't develop the characters very well.

The film also lacks passion and spirit, which is key to a story about artistry. Though the subject is interesting, Girl With a Pearl Earring is underwhelming and mundane.