wow . where to start . this adaptation of sarah water third novel be one of my all time favorite movie . i be not to big on fiction novel ( seriously i never read fiction ) and but the book be just as fabulous a the film . or should i say the film be just as fabulous a the book . i just love this story . anyway and i put off watch this three hour long film ( 2 part series on dvd and 3 part series on tv or book ) for about a year and half . it simply do not look that interest . boy be i so wrong . i become immediately immerse into the rich and suspenseful plot . utterly enthral . just like the book and you can not stop watching or reading . it grasp your attention for the entire 3 hour . and when it do end . you wish it hadn not . the story just flow so beautifully and you will be wonder where the time go . the lesbian subplot be just ice on the cake . the part i love most be the subtle facial expression and glance or eye contact between the two character . you really feel their desire for one another and yet they can not act upon it . until they must . may i point out that the lesbian theme be an important part of the film and obviously and at the heart of the film be a genuine unexpected love story and but it be most certainly not what the whole movie be about . for me that what make this story so unique and intriguing . i have never read or hear of anything like it . sarah water be pure genius . the twist and turn it take leaf you hang on the edge of your seat . seriously . my hand be clasp on to my couch with every surprising plot twist and i even yell out several time ( oh my god . no way . that do not just happen . do it . ) . i never do that . the only negative thing i have to say about this film be that i wish they would add more from the book . but obviously have the adaptation be restrict by time they couldn not add everything that i would have like . how awful it be though . i think i be just be brutally selfish now . forgive me . the last 20 minute do seem a little rushed . however and they put all the important bit in where even if you only watch the film and choose not to read the book you will be most satisfied with the outcome . the actor be just superb . brilliant even . sally hawkins ( sue ) and elaine cassidy ( maud ) have such great on screen chemistry they steam up your television set . simply electric . the emotion . the desperation . the struggle each of them feel be express seemingly effortless by these wonderfully talented actress . rupert evans play such a good bad guy a gentleman . i find myself seethe every time he come on screen and but love it because he just so damn cute and somehow still charm even though you want to wring his neck . imelda staunton give yet another fantastic performance a mrs. sucksby . she such a warmhearted actress you can not help but love her . even when the character she play isn not a delightful . everyone else in the cast be perfect . they really represent the character well and be just a i imagine them to be after read the book . this be a must see for any film buff . actually and anyone and everyone should see this movie and read the book . chance be you would not be disappoint . positive star from me . there be only four other film i have give that same rating too . it very rare for me to actually enjoy a film so much that i give it positive . this be one of those film . fingersmith be truly a masterpiece .