Fingersmith
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Movie Reviews of Fingersmith
Movie Review: Excellent adaptation of brilliant book
Summary: 5 Stars
I pre-ordered this dvd months ago, and I have to say it was worth the wait. The book could not have been easy to adapt. The novel is detailed and rich, and the plot is complicated. But the adaptation is excellent! Yes, some things were left out. Also, the movie does start a bit slowly (so did the book), and the part of Gentleman might have been miscast -- I was expecting someone more like Bruce Campbell. But the movie stands on its own as a literary piece. The movie and the book are both exceptional, but in different ways. The movie is great storytelling. In addition, the direction, acting, sets, and costumes are top notch. This is a very high quality production -- why can't American filmmakers make films like this?Movie Review: Fantastic entertainment!
Summary: 5 Stars
I stumbled upon this DVD and was completely and totally wowed by it. The two leading ladies, Elaine Cassidy and Sally Hawkins are incredible in their roles as Lady and her Lady's Maid caught up in a compelling con that spells tragedy for... I'm not giving anything away. You must see it for yourself. I discovered this was from the same author who wrote Tipping the Velvet and found that Fingersmith was far superior to it in story, acting, and style. My one tiny complaint would be Rupert Evans as Gentleman. You can just see him twisting his mustache like an old fashioned villain, but never fret, Cassidy and Hawkins save and triumphant the show.
See this movie! See this movie! See this movie!
Movie Review: Wonderful Adaptation!
Summary: 5 Stars
BBC does it again. The first time it was Tipping the Velvet, a much more saucy book and TV adaptation. This time, Fingersmith is more subtle but is marvellously done. If you are a fan of the book, then you will not be disappointed at all. At first glance I thought the two lead characters didn't really look like I would have imagined them to be. But as the movie went on they really grew into their characters and everything was wonderfully done. I thought it would be hard to do because the first part and second part of the book are in two different views of the two girls but the TV adaptation did a good job of that too. Costumes, sets, acting, accents, were all great!Movie Review: Not What I First Thought
Summary: 5 Stars
Okay I have to admit that when I first order this film I was expecting a causal period film that dealt with a lesbian theme. But however, to my surprise I was very much fooled. By the end of the first part of the two part series I was completely in chains as to what had happened. and I was shocked because I was cleverly decieved. Part two goes on to explain the slack in the story.
Mind you, I had never read this story so I didn't know exactly what I was getting myself into, as far as the story goes. overall I thought it was a great love story and suspense.
Movie Review: This film is beautiful beyond words.....
Summary: 5 Stars
Being a big fan of period pieces, I was eager to view this film. I don't necessarily consider it a "lesbian movie", even though I have several in my collection. It is so much more than that. It's worth watching over and over because there is so much to the story and the characters. Yes, it starts off slow, but all good things in life do. The few scenes between the two main characters are deeply moving and so incredibly beautiful that I just held my breath in awe. The talented actresses brought the amazing story to life. One of my favorites!!!!