Wonderful exposition of the artistic process, the history of painting and the devotion of art lovers. Vermeer has held an almost mystical sway over art lovers as long as I can remember. In this lovingly captured quest to understand the techniques of one of the masters of the art world, we see both the passion and the innovation that went into the artistic creations that mean so much to all of us who love art. The new approach to understanding how Vermeer accomplished this in no way diminishes the art of the composition and lighting that truly differentiate a Vermeer from other artists. The insights revealed reinforce our admiration for his genius, a genius that has certainly created an unmistakably unique series of images that so many of us long to see, over and over. Tim's genial personality softens his dogged commitment to really comprehend Vermeer and his process. Teller's good-natured, but erudite commentary helps keep the story moving. This combination makes "Tim's Vermeer" a riveting hour and twenty minutes. If you love art, are fascinated by technical innovation or just enjoy an adventurous quest, this is a good movie for you. I would have given it a ten, save for a gratuitous cheap shot at the Queen, who, after all, did admit Tim into her residence to see her Vermeer. A simple thanks would have been more gracious than whining about the initial reluctance to grant some stranger special access into her own quarters. One last comment: if you grew up in the era where most movies have a car crash, an evisceration or a planet exploding every two minutes, or if you were bored with Alida Vall's long walk down the cemetery road in "The Third Man," this movie may not be right for you.
Review of Tim's Vermeer
