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 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.