Now that the Oscar season has passed it is time for the new year of films to really get underway. Two weekends ago the second 300 film was released and made nearly 50 million dollars. This weekend the highly anticipated Muppets sequel comes out and on April 4th Marvel will release their second Captain America film. With all of these blockbusters hitting the movie scene it is easy to overlook some of the hidden gems that are in theaters. Tim's Vermeer is one of them, a documentary that enlightens and entertains in a way no blockbuster could.
Tim's Vermeer tells the story of Tim, an inventor whose work in special effects has changed moviemaking. Tim is the epitome of the "self-made" man and he has a fascination with the great painter Vermeer. Tim believes that he has discovered a method that Vermeer may have used to paint so realistically. The film chronicles Tim's quest as he attempts to paint his own Vermeer using the technique he discovered.
Watching Tim's quest unfold is a true delight. The film does a great job of setting up his idea and then demonstrating it to truly incredible effect. You could here the gasps from the audience as that idea unfolded. I won't reveal what the technique Tim uses is because I wouldn't do it justice in explanation and because you should see for yourself. Besides the actual painting of the Vermeer the true star of Tim's Vermeer is Tim. This man is truly a genius. He is able to adapt his skills to almost any discipline he chooses and he has the determination to do it. The filmmakers do a great job of letting the audience get to know his character and allowing us to feel like we are a part of the process. The film is riveting from start to finish and was definitely worth seeing on the big screen. Tim's Vermeer is a very entertaining and well made documentary. It is an inspiring story of a man and his relentless pursuit of a goal. I think that it is a true treasure for filmgoers who want a respite from the major blockbusters. 4.5/5
No comments:
Post a Comment