Girl with a Pearl Earring (2003)

Stunning cinematography - an absolutely gorgeous film. But a film can only get *so* far on good looks. Vermeer's wife was insufferable, as was Vermeer himself most of the time. Johansson is lovely, but everyone's behavior (except Wilkinson's) was so muted and melancholy that it rather dragged. More art -- less forced drama, please.

B-