I discovered Fingersmith precisely in one of IMDb users lists a few months ago, which I found strange because Fingersmith dates from 2005. I had never heard about the series before but decided to give it a try, since the story seemed so appealing. And well, what can I say? I've watched it a few months ago and no matter how many times I watch it, I never grow tired. I envy those of you who haven't watched it, for all those marvelous sensations are yet to come! I don't think we could expect anything less from such a masterpiece as Fingersmith (relating to the book, now). Notwithstanding the fact that books are generally better than its adaptations, this one really matches the former. The acting is astonishing, even though Sally Hawkins could have been more intense at times (but perhaps that's just due to the fact that Sue's not as intense as Maud). What's more, Elaine Cassidy is brilliant! You only must be delighted watching her eye-expression, those eyes really say it all. And then, Imelda Staunton, Rupert Evans, Charles Dance and David Troughton are indeed wonderfully characterized. The twists and turns, apart from the acting, are something, which make the story unpredictable. However, it took me a moment to understand all the twists in the last part of the series, for they come quite fast and unexpected, but in the end they make perfect sense. I also feel that they could've explored Maud's childhood a bit more (as the book does), so that the viewer would truly understand why she would do such a thing. Despite these few critical aspects, I strongly recommend Fingersmith to those who enjoy a love story. And an outstanding one.

I'm not going to bother with typing out a synopsis or a summary of the plot, I don't want to spoil anything as this is a story that you really need to experience for yourself. To be honest, I was very skeptical about this movie. I have not read the book, nor have I read any of Sarah Waters' books or watched any of her other films, but after seeing this movie, I definitely plan to. I've already gone and ordered the book of Fingersmith and I can't wait to begin reading it.I have owned this DVD for MONTHS and sort of pushed it aside because it's a rather long movie and I was skeptical about how this movie would play out. Well, let me tell you, after seeing it for the first time last night, I was completely blown away and I am kicking myself for not watching this masterpiece sooner. In fact, I now think that the movie is too SHORT! I originally planned to watch the first part on one night and the second part on another night, but I just couldn't stop and stayed up till 2am watching all of it. I've fallen in love with the story, the setting, and the characters; the acting is superb, like nothing I've seen before. This movie will break your heart while at the same time give you butterflies like you've never felt before. It's absolutely beautiful and terrifying at the same time, and I highly recommend it. Don't let the fact that it's set in a Victorian period scare you away. They literally made a masterpiece and I can't wait to read the book.

I watched this movie recently and fell in love with it. I loved the storyline and the actors. It has a little of everything. I was completely taken by the unfolding of the story. It has so many surprises along the way. I highly recommend it. In fact, I loved it so much that I ran out and bought the book. I felt I had to read it in order to appreciate the art in the writing behind the movie. I also wanted to make sure I didn't miss anything that was in the book but kept out of the movie. I recommend people who love the movie to read the book because there is enough difference in the book, especially in the second episode, to want to read it. It has become my favorite movie. I am now a Sarah Waters and Elaine Cassidy fan!!

I had never read any of Sarah Waters' novels, or watched Tipping the Velvet. I only heard about Fingersmith when i was flipping through "The L word" websites. The storyline of Fingersmith interested me, yet i passed it away, thinking "Lesbian in Victorian period, that never ends well, i have enough of those lesbo series and movies that go no where"However, during Christmas my local DVD store gave Fingersmith a discount, i brought the DVD, and my life has never been more colourfulThis mini series deserves to be cherished and praised. The acting is so great that i call it rare. Sally Hawkins, Elaine Cassidy, Rupert Evans, Imelda Staunton, and many more that i can't name all, brought light and darkness to their characters. Just by a little gesture, a little look, a little touch, they made their characters real and as a viewer, i couldn't help it but take them home, keep them close. Fingersmith, sets in Victorian area, is a story of Sue-a thief who loves and lives with her "Family" of pick-pockets. Little did she know that her fate is linked to Maud Lily-a somewhat shy, timid girl grows up in a Mansion miles and miles away. Maud's mother left her a fortune, but Maud herself can't touch it, unless she married. Worst of all, Maud's uncle makes sure she never will by keeping her prisoned in the house. Enter Mr Gentlement, a charming, good-looking thief with a heart as bad as any. He wants Maud's fortune for himself, and in order to do so he sets Sue up as Maud Lily's maid, asking Sue to Persuade Maud to elope with him. as time goes by, Things would be simple, if Sue didn't fall in love with Maud. And things would be simple, if the story was what i have just told. I do not wish to spoil, so i would like to stop there. But i can asure you that everything is twisted and turned before you can even aware of what has happened. Once it happened, you then question what would happen next. On top of that, the story is filled with passion unlike any others. There are no self-searching, sexuality questioning, "Oh my god do i like girls" moments, because the girls in Fingersmith are buried so deep in their own darkness that they barely be able to care. the story with such twisted plot moves as smooth as water, running passionately, but strangely calm. Weeks have passed since i watched "Fingersmith", yet Maud's eyes still haunt me, and Sue's words still warm my heart "You pearl, you pearl, you pearl", she said. And such pearl it is.