March 31, 2007
This is a Gay 101 movie -- Everyone should see -- The love was real, and it is a true story --
James Wilby,
Hugh Grant,
Rupert Graves,
Denholm Elliott,
Simon Callow
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Director James Ivory brings his subdued, "Masterpiece Theater" style to a forbidden subject -- homosexual love. Maurice is based on E.M. Forster's suppressed 1914 novel that was held back from publica... read more
DVD Release Date: February 24, 2004
Stats: 378 reviews
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December 30, 2011I've never read the novel but I can't say this movie inspired me to do so. It's long and meandering, I never got a very strong sense of any of the characters, and the ending just didn't work for me at all. There were one or two very moving moments (the last shot of Clive looking ... read more
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March 5, 2009One of the 1st gay themed movie I ever watched. Good acting and good story about that time period in England. Loved it.
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February 11, 2009What what...a gay movie made in the 80's with a happy ending? James and Hugh fall in love at Cambridge and while James wishes to continue their love affair, Hugh's fear of being exposed moves him into a sexless and somewhat loveless marriage. James, unwilling to compromise falls ... read more
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October 28, 2008james wilby, hugh grant and rupert graves do the lesser known merchatn-ivory 'maurice' well. it is a complex story but it is very emotional and pretty much realistiin its depiction of gay life among the british aristocracy. they weren't too fond of gay men back then(reference 'w... read more
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May 19, 2008Perhaps my favorite movie of all time. Beautifully acted, extremely loyal to the original novel by Forster, and deeply moving.
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February 19, 2008disclaimer: If you are uncomfortable with homosexuality, Do Not Watch this.
E M Forster is one of my all time favorite authors. I can not say enough good things. A fabulous romance. -
February 16, 2008My favorite Merchant/Ivory film. This is a coming of age story about a young and privileged man falling in love with a man from the lower classes.
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June 25, 2007Maurice falls in love with Clive's gamekeeper Alec in Edwardian england. The jewel in Merchant-Ivory's crown and the only thing Hugh Grant has ever done that is worth seeing.
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April 4, 2007being gay when it was illegal and punishable by jail. Excellent movie. Opps - some frontal male nudity. :-)
Critic Reviews
August 27, 2004
Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat, Spirituality and Practice
February 22, 2004
Christopher Null, Filmcritic.com
ultimately it keeps us engaged and reasonably entertained Full Review
February 25, 2003
Ken Hanke, Mountain Xpress (Asheville, NC)
Probably Merchant-Ivory's best film.
August 4, 2005
Jake Euker, F5 (Wichita, KS)
No review available.
July 4, 2005
Emanuel Levy, EmanuelLevy.Com
No review available.
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