Review of Maurice (1987) by Qin M — 08 Aug 2015

EM Forster and Brokeback Mountain in early 1900s England.

This review of Maurice (1987) was written by Qin M on 08 Aug 2015.

Maurice has generally received very positive reviews.

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By Sheuli B (8) on 19 Oct 2017

The movie is beautiful. A must watch. While the Maurice envisioned by Forster was different, Wilby exceeded himself…

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By Lau K (65) on 27 Jan 2012

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By Paul Z (502) on 09 Aug 2011

At Cambridge, two scholars become dear friends, and then one day in a gamble, one tells the other that he loves him…

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By Jason H (1,621) on 03 Jul 2011

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 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 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 Lloyd B (93) on 15 Oct 2011

The team of Merchant and Ivory at their best…

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By Tina S (473) on 21 Apr 2010

Merchant and Ivory sure did make pretty, grown up movies…

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