‘Tim’s Vermeer’: Duplicating a Masterwork

Magicians Penn Jillette and Teller lend their talents to a documentary that reveals a few centuries-old secrets.

(L–R) Penn Jillette, Tim Jenison, and Teller, in “Tim’s Vermeer.” Sony Pictures Classics

PG-13 | 1h 20m | Documentary, Art History | 2014

It’s not often when art, science, and sleight-of-hand cross paths in a documentary film, and when you find out the premise behind “Tim’s Vermeer,” your first reaction might be a gaping yawn. But once the particulars and participants are introduced, you’ll do an about-face and say, “Wow, that’s way too cool.”