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In the dark and twisting alleyways of dickensian London the stories of two very different young women collide with terrifying consequences...
Twenty year old petty thief, Sue Trinder, is part of an elaborate scam to defraud a wealthy heiress, Maud Lilley, of her inheritance. Encouraged by Mrs. Sucksby who has looked after her since she was orphaned, Sue assists conman Richard Rivers in his bid to elope with Maud before having her committed to a madhouse and claiming her fortune for himself.
But Sue's plans are turned upside down when she falls in love with Maud… and the tale twists further as the young women are separated just as they begin to realise the strength of their passion for each other…
Extra features: exclusive made for DVD featurette ''Behind the scenes of Fingersmith'', character profiles, episode synopses, photo gallery.
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109 of 114 people found the following review helpful
By Inmi Opinion
Format:DVD
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.
60 of 67 people found the following review helpful
By "out1"
Format:DVD
After having seen the hilariously comical BBC production of Sarah Waters' Tipping the Velvet, I wasn't all that sure what to expect of BBC's Fingersmith. Fortunately, the result is more than satisfactory: miniseries featuring Elaine Cassidy and Sally Hawkins in the lead roles is superbly loyal to the book, wild and exciting work. Although all of the performances are truly exquisite, one of them still stands out: the young Elaine Cassidy in the role of Maud Lilly is all one can hope for and then some!
Strongly recommended, but do yourself a favor and read the novel first; it's such a magnificent experience.
32 of 36 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
The actual TV mini-series as a stand alone story was presented very well. Excellent cast, the usual quality of BBC costumes and environments, and the story itself providing twists and turns and unexpected moments.
However if you've read the book, then viewing this adaptation feels like it's missing something. The book was a "can't-put-down" thriller, with so much character development and subtle plots and sub plots. I think the TV series missed some of that intensity and depth. It's very enjoyable but fans of the book will feel it's maybe a bit average.
The DVD itself is excellent quality with a really good behind-the-scenes extra, with interviews and comments from most of the main cast. On the whole still worth 4 stars!
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5.0 out of 5 stars
Very good
I read the book and loved, so it was great to watch it too soI could compare it to the book. It was a brilliant film. Loved it.
Published 1 day ago by Anne Clausen
1.0 out of 5 stars
disappointing
Having read all of Sarah waters book and thoroughly enjoying the adaptation of tipping the velvet I was excited about seeing this. Read more
Published 1 month ago by C. T. Bryan
3.0 out of 5 stars
Improves.
This story starts a bit limp but improves. Overall not what I'd call a great story though. Can't say much more even though this site demands more words.
Published 1 month ago by notasgreen
5.0 out of 5 stars
Riveting!
This riveting two-part BBC adaptation of the Sarah Waters book follows the lives of two young women, Sue Trinder (Sally Hawkins) and Maude Lilly (Elaine Cassidy) through this... Read more
Published 3 months ago by Lesbian Film Guide
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Nice Watch
Great entertainment with a very good script. Excellent series, I watched them all in two sittings. With a good story line and some great acting I would recommend this to any one... Read more
Published 4 months ago by Dobobs
3.0 out of 5 stars
period drama
a story of two contrasting girls lives, was interesting different to what I thought would not watch it again though
Published 4 months ago by Catheirne Coe
4.0 out of 5 stars
FingerSmith by Elaine Cassidy. A talented writer.
A very moving, and occasionally frightening tale of a young girl, which is interwoven with her past history, which only comes to light near to the end of the story. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Dr. Michael Pretty
5.0 out of 5 stars
FINGERSMITH
Sarah Waters FINGERSMITH was just as exciting and sexual as her Fantastic!!! TIPPING THE VELVET, her writing delves into so many taboo areas and also the characters she writes... Read more
Published 7 months ago by Artist
5.0 out of 5 stars
As good as the book
I had read the book Fingersmith and enjoyed it very much. I hoped the film wouldn't disappoint and it didn't! The film was every bit as good as the book! Read more
Published 8 months ago by Subygee
5.0 out of 5 stars
Fabulous
The peal in the would. Elaine Cassidy and Sally Hawkins should be together!! For ever!!! Be in love with Fingersmith both film and fiction
Published 12 months ago by Maud
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