I couldn't help thinking as I listened to these three men repeatedly refer to the women characters as "girls" and make simplistic statements about female needs and desires that the whole project would have benefitted from having women at the helm. Sarah Waters' book "Affinity" is a really gripping, emotional story. Skip this video and read the book. The film versions of Waters' Fingersmith and Tipping the Velvet, both produced by the BBC, are MUCH better and highly recommended! Reviewed in the United States on October 9, 2008 Verified Purchase Interesting story! As expected, it is beautifully filmed, the dialogue is convincing and the actresses are wonderfull - like other Sarah Waters stories. The actresses do a wonderful job in displaying love for one another, despite the lack of love scenes between them. I Really enjoyed the twist in this one, very unexpected! I give it a 4 however, because the end was a bit disappointing. I agree with the previous reviewer in that if you like happy endings movies, this one will likely dissapoint.
They have imagined lots of things that are not in the book... I'm thinking a lot about the Peter Quick character. When the movie ends, the viewer has no remaing question about what "really" happened like the reader of the book. In fact, if compared to the other movies made out of Sarah Waters novel(Tipping the Velvet ans Fingersmith), this one is really different from the book. However, the person who had watched it with me (he have'nt read the book) enjoyed the movie very much. Costumes and recreation of the historic period are well done (except for that horrible beard wig... well being a wardrobe master myself I was a little puzzled by that one and laugh out loud about it! ). The finale (and the begining! )of the movie looks like the one that was done in Janes Campion "The Piano". Reviewed in the United States on March 28, 2016 Verified Purchase This movie was pretty faithful to the book by Sarah Waters by the same title. The only difference was the movie gave Margaret a male love-interest that wasn't present in the novel.
The film's use of flashbacks to show the backgrounds of the main characters (a device used effectively in the book to slowly reveal character and keep you on edge) were too fleeting and, even for someone who has read the book, confusing. Two other weaknesses undermine it. The lead actresses, altho lovely to look at, are sort of one-note, not very subtle actors and I didn't feel any chemistry between them that would support them developing a real passion for each other (which is rather crucial to the concept of "Affinity"! ). There is also a third character who plays a critical role in the story who is only brought in minimally at the very end of the movie. If you haven't read the book, you are likely to wonder where the heck she suddenly came from and what her motivations are/were. I wonder whether they shot additional scenes with her that maybe ended up on the cutting room floor, because her placement in the movie just seems so clumsy. The special features section of the DVD includes interviews with the director, producer and screenwriter (the great Andrew Davies, who penned the excellent screen versions of "Pride & Prejudice, " "Bleak House" and "Little Dorrit").
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Overall though, I though it was a very good movie and worth a look. Reviewed in the United States on May 24, 2010 Verified Purchase I liked this adaptation on a spooky Sarah Waters novel. I am a huge fan of her writing and was a bit disapointed with another adaptation of a previous novel, but this movie did a good job. The movie is a bit spooky without being scary. The viewer can feel the passion and uncertainties that every character expresses even though the story is more rushed than the novel. Top reviews from other countries sarah waters fan north east 5. 0 out of 5 stars 90 minutes of brilliant story telling Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 5, 2013 Verified Purchase it's difficult for me to decide which of sarah waters creations I like the best, but I think this dvd edges itself into the top spot for me. to describe it is hard too as it it's a bit of a love story, a bit of a ghost story as it features strongly the topic o spiritualism and a heart breaking ending. I don't like to go into too much detail in these reviews as I worry incase it spoils the enjoyment of those reading these reviews.
Top reviews from the United States There was a problem filtering reviews right now. Please try again later. Reviewed in the United States on August 28, 2020 Verified Purchase The plot is based around the Victorian fascination with spiritualism, and tells the story of a young woman who falls in love with another, and shows how far people are willing to go for love. In this story of love and betrayal, the attention to detail in the lighting, costumes and social mores of the times is exacting. It's a beautiful, sad depiction of what Victorian life was really like for women who did not want to marry, showing how few choices they had. Reviewed in the United States on July 22, 2018 Verified Purchase I love all of Sarah Waters books/movies and this one is worth the purchase. A gripping journey til the very end, remarkable acting and costumes. Amanda Plummer is fabulous. I recommend this movie. And check out other stories too. Reviewed in the United States on February 23, 2011 Verified Purchase You have to approach this movie with the idea "that it will not be like the novel".
Of all her friendships with prisoners, she is most fascinated by Selina - a medium. " 'Affinity' is currently available to rent, purchase, or stream via subscription on Amazon, Tubi, and Amazon.