Review of Tim's Vermeer (2013) by Robert B — 12 Jan 2016

This film literally took my breath away - several times. a documentary about Tim Jenison (of CGI, animation, VFX fame) searching for an answer to Johannes Vermeer's cinematic-esque and seemingly impossible to recreate by hand paintings and his attempt to recreate 'The Piano Lesson' with his two hands that, up to his attempt, had painted exactly 3 oil paintings prior.

the commitment and diligence in painting with the method he discovers (a combination of camera obscura, various optics, and mirrors) blows you away at both his efforts and the reality that this very well may have been Vermeer's system.

Tim's stoic persona and creative editing bring a very nice touch (thank you Penn & Teller) and humor to what must have been totally agonizing at times. definitely worth the money to catch in theaters, but will be just as impactful on a smaller screen as well.