Maurice - The Merchant Ivory Collection

Starring:James Wilby, Hugh Grant, Rupert Graves, Denholm Elliott, Simon Callow, Billie Whitelaw, Barry Foster, Judy Parfitt, Phoebe Nicholls, Patrick Godfrey, Mark Tandy, Ben Kingsley, Kitty Aldridge, Helena Michell, Catherine Rabett, Peter Eyre, Michael Jenn, Mark Payton, Orlando Wells, Maria Britneva
Director: James Ivory
Studio: Merchant Ivory
Product Type: DVD

Editorial Review:
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The second of the three Merchant/Ivory films adapting E.M. Forster novels (between A Room with a View and Howard's End), Maurice deals with a theme few period pieces dare mention--a young man's struggle with his homosexuality. It's not just a gay coming-of-age story, however. The hero wrestles with British class society as much as his personal and sexual identity.

Amazon.com

The second of the three Merchant/Ivory films adapting E.M. Forster novels (between A Room with a View and Howard's End), Maurice deals with a theme few period pieces dare mention--a young man's struggle with his homosexuality. It's not just a gay coming-of-age story, however. The hero wrestles with British class society as much as his personal and sexual identity.

Description

Set against the stifling conformity of pre-World War I English society, E.M. Forster's Maurice is a story of coming to terms with one's sexuality and identity in the face of disapproval and misunderstanding. Maurice Hall (James Wilby) and Clive Durham (Hugh Grant) find themselves in love at Cambridge. In a time when homosexuality was punishable by imprisonment, the two must keep their feelings for one another a complete secret, even though Clive refuses to allow their relationship to move beyond the boundaries of "platonic" love. After a friend is arrested and disgraced for "the unspeakable crime of the Greeks," Clive abandons his forbidden love, marries, and enters into the political arena. Maurice, however, struggles with questions of his identity and self-confidence, even seeking the help of a hypnotist to rid himself of his undeniable urges. But while staying with Clive and his shallow wife, Anne, Maurice is seduced by the affectionate and yearning servant Alec Scudder, (Rupert Graves), an event that brings about profound changes in Maurice's life and outlook. Sparking direction by James Ivory, a distinguished performance from the ensemble cast, and a charged score by Richard Robbins all combine to create a film of undeniable power, one that is both romantic and moving, and a story of love and self-discovery for all audiences.

Customer Reviews:

maurice.......2007-06-02

beautiful story, beautiful people. loved the movie though i have problems with english accents.

True, uninhibited love that conquers.......2007-05-14

A really good movie taking place in in a society that shows love, even between men, is often struggled for. The acting is really good as are the wonderful sets and scenes. There is some male nudity, which often occurs in the older films, strangely enough. This helps the story though as it takes you on this mans journey from a love that was very limited and hidden to a totally uninhibited love that conquers all barriers. Loved the movie and can watch it over and over. Highly recommended

The best gay-themed drama ever filmed.......2007-03-26

Forget that the movie stars a very young Hugh Grant, who is infinitely cute. Even without him, this is a compelling purchase. The adaption from the novel is quite true, the acting measured and believable, and the plots turns interesting and unpredictable. For the romantic seekig a happy ending, it may not be the ending you seek, but I can guarantee you will be satisfied at the end. And, it is an excellent reminder that draconian prejudice and intolerance are not all that far back in our collective pasts.

Maurice should not be missed!.......2007-03-10

"Maurice" came out in 1987. It is my favorite of two hundred gay-themed movies I have seen. This would make a great gift for anyone who isn't spaced-out one way or the other. I have introduced it to other gay and non-gay friends and watched it many times alone but I have never been able to complete watching it without crying.

Oh my gosh! See this...!.......2007-02-26

I thought for a long time that Latter Days was my most favorite movie until I saw Maurice for the very first time, in 2007, a full twenty years after it had wrapped. I can't say enough nice things about this moving, uplifting, very true to life movie. Whether you are gay or not, faced with difficult choices, or have ever been in love, you will appreciate this one. I was ready to do back-flips off the couch by the time it ended. Maurice and Alec are heros and Clive, well, Clive made his bed.

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