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| FingerSmith : The Complete BBC Series [2005] | ![FingerSmith : The Complete BBC Series [2005]](http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51GRNqS1PFL._SL160_.jpg)
 enlarge | Director: Aisling Walsh
Actors: Sally Hawkins, Elaine Cassidy, Rupert Evans, Charles Dance, Estelle Harris
Studio: Freemantle
Category: DVD
List Price: £17.99
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Avg. Customer Rating:  14 reviews
Sales Rank: 521
Format: Pal
Language: English (Original Language)
Rating: Suitable for 15 years and over
Running Time: 180 minutes
Number Of Items: 1
Aspect Ratio: 1.77:1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 7.4 x 5.4 x 0.6
EAN: 5030697008473
ASIN: B0009AMA8G
Theatrical Release Date: 2005
Release Date: April 18, 2005
Availability: Usually dispatched within 24 hours
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 Fantastic September 1, 2008
This is a brilliantly acted, gripping, fantastic adaptation of the Sarah Waters novel. The story has unguessable twists that will keep you on the edge of your seat; and an onscreen chemistry between the two leads that is beautiful and incredibly sexy. It's because of the casting that this film works so well- they are both perfect in their respective roles; and the supporting actors, music, costumes and locations are all very well chosen which brings just the right atmosphere and tone to life.
This is much more than a love story, but the love protrayed is what makes it such a gripping tale. It's believable and compelling, and I can't say any more as I don't want to give the plot away.
Please watch this - it's a brilliantly clever story, with great twists and the sexiest lesbian love scenes I have ever seen! What more can anyone ask for?!
very impressive June 6, 2008
I nicked this dvd off a friend who couldn't remember what had made her order it! The first thing I did after watching it (again!) was to tell her it was brilliant and she must get around to seeing it.
The twist(s) were fabulous and I love the way they've managed to keep the essence of the book going. You still get the story told from both protagonists point of view which helps to fill in the blanks and make you go 'ohhhhh... nice one.'
The movie is filmed beautifully with a lovely accompanying score. You believe you are in England of old and that the characters exist etc etc... thats all you can ask for in a movie, much less an adaptation! One of the few successful ones out there.
Fingersmith February 17, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Having received the DVD from Amazon rental, I noted it was a BBC production, and couldn't remember ordering it (although obviously I had).So I was a bit predudiced thinking it would have low productions values etc.
But it was a relevation. Great story line, characters and acting with very convincing sets. I was entranced by this film-not many do that for me.Worth repeated viewings.
5 deserved stars for the genre which this is about! July 28, 2007
17 out of 17 found this review helpful
I found this film absolutely first class from start to finish. I don't rate anything 5 stars unless it is exceptional in everything and I personally think this dramatisation from Sarah Waters novel is exactly that.The story is a beautiful one set in the London of about 1860's, combining lesbian romance with the day to day brutality of the period.The worlds of Sue,(Sally Hawkins) a "fingersmith" or pickpocket and that of heiress Maude,(Elaine Cassidy) a young lady collide with the help of fraudster Richard Rivers(Rupert Evans)and Mrs.Sucksby (Imelda Staunton)with a plan to cheat the heiress.There are several unexpected twists which I do not intend to give away.Superb,convincing characters and acting,a brilliant screenplay by Peter Ransley and director Aisling Walsh in on top of her game.
 Brilliant September 23, 2006
13 out of 25 found this review helpful
i think in order to really enjoy this film, you have to know or at least be accoustomed to Sarah Walters and her writing. The story line is highly entertaining and in some parts it drags too much , and you're just waiting for something to happen, but that is the way Sarah Waters writes, having read a previous book of her's titled Serena. The characters are well rounded, but at times too exaggerated. But she always has an unexpected twist that keeps you going, even until the end despite the fact that she takes a long time to get there. The film is worth seeing, but that only depends on how patient you are.
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