Review of Maurice (1987) by Becky S — 07 Nov 2007

Basic on EM Fosters novel, Maurice is a story of class and sexual oppression set against the backdrop of Edwardian England.

This review of Maurice (1987) was written by Becky S on 07 Nov 2007.

Maurice has generally received very positive reviews.

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Beautifully filmed, excellently crafted, this film actually inspired me to buy the book that it was based on and read it…

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By Paul Z (502) on 09 Aug 2011

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By Evan H (764) on 17 Feb 2010

Excellent movie about the times when being gay was a no. The movie is riveting and has a few sexy scenes. A must-see…

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By Rainbow I (12) on 10 Feb 2010

Two guys have a homosexual relationship, and one gets married…

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By Demetrius M (5) on 10 Aug 2010

Again, the Merchant Ivory team gets it right, though there is a couple of items from the book I would have liked to have seen…

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By Michael Blowen (47) for Boston Globe (6,852) on 03 Nov 2015

Behind the visuals rests an absorbing performance from James Wilby as the titular character…

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By Chase T (35) on 20 Jan 2010

Even decades after his death, EM Forster is known as one of the great literary minds of the 20th century…

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By Sasy N (113) on 13 Aug 2011

[ReWatch 08/11] Nach langer, langer Zeit habe ich mir diesen Film mal wieder angeguckt - und dabei mit Erstaunen festgestellt, dass Lestrade,…

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By Lloyd B (93) on 15 Oct 2011

The team of Merchant and Ivory at their best…

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By Donald Clarke (1,051) for Irish Times (1,391) on 30 Jul 2018

A triumph of the Merchant Ivory aesthetic. The cast are gorgeous. The passion is polite. The conclusion is a little surprising. Well worth reviving…

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