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- In conclusion, the movie Maurice is a remarkable film that explores important themes such as love, identity, and societal expectations. It showcases brilliant performances by the cast, particularly Hugh Grant and James Wilby, and beautifully captures the essence of E.M. Forster’s novel.
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By arguing that their decision to stay together was a good and courageous thing, "Maurice" seems to argue that the most important thing about them was their homosexuality. Perhaps in the dangerous atmosphere of homophobia in the England of 75 years ago, that might have seemed the case.
There is some very good acting, and a very good sociological recreation of the Edwardian period. Maurice, the novel, might well not be considered as EM Forster's finest work. But similar to Lady Chatterley's Lover (not considered among Lawrence's best), the work raises issues of class, gender, and sexuality.
Apr 25, 2017 · The book versus the movie: Should you read EM Forster’s ‘Maurice’ or watch the James Ivory version? In a new series that compares books with their screen adaptations, we revisit the movie ...
- Vikram Johri
Jun 1, 2017 · James Ivory's superb film of E.M. Forster's “Maurice” takes us into the complacent, fixed world of Britain's privileged classes in the years immediately before World War I.
In this romantic drama, James Ivory adapts E.M. Forster's novel Maurice. Set in the early 20th century, Maurice Hall befriends Clive Durham while studying at Cambridge. Clive is rich, handsome, endlessly charming—and in love with Maurice.
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- James Ivory
Maurice is a 1987 British romantic drama film directed by James Ivory, based on the 1971 novel Maurice by E. M. Forster. The film stars James Wilby as Maurice, Hugh Grant as Clive and Rupert Graves as Alec. The supporting cast includes Denholm Elliott as Dr Barry, Simon Callow as Mr Ducie, Billie Whitelaw as Mrs Hall, and Ben Kingsley as Lasker ...
All that changed with the 1987 release of Ismael Merchant and James Ivory’s splendid adaptation of E. M. Forster’s 1914 novel, Maurice (published posthumously in 1971)—a lush, lavish period drama that offers one of the most poignant gay love stories ever committed to film, not to mention a respectable dose of (still rare) male nudity.
