Review of Maurice (1987) by Henk E — 22 Oct 2009
Not the best Merchant/Ivory movies, but still rather brilliant!
In this day and age it is very difficult to find a well made movie that deals with homosexuality, and this movie is both shot beautifully and acted brilliantly.
It has all the element you'd expect to find in a Merchant/Ivory movie, suppressed emotions, stifling conformity, etiquette, clashing of the classes, you name it, it's there.
James Wilby is great as the title character and, even though I am not a fan, Hugh Grant was made for the role of Clive, the man who abandons his emotions for fear of persecution.
But the person who really sttod out for me is Rupert Graves, he is excellent as the yearning servant who seduces confused master.
Also look out for small part by Ben Kingsley and Helena Bonham Carter.
This is a great adaptation of the E.M. Foster novel and a must see for all period film lovers!
This review of Maurice (1987) was written by Henk E on 22 Oct 2009.
Maurice has generally received very positive reviews.
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