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Summary: THANK GOD IT'S FINALLY ON DVD!
Review: Thank God "Maurice" is finally coming to DVD, as my video copy has completely worn out! Forester captured the English Class sensibility so well (and has provided the inspiration for so many fine films) but he struggled mightily with this, his one true novel of what it meant to be a gay man in that turbulent time just prior to World War I, and the team of Merchant/Ivory bring the story to intense and surprisingly erotic life in this beautifully crafted and acted film. James Wilby could not be better as Maurice. both he and Hugh Grant (before his later fame) invest the central characters with wit and angst, and ultimately with redemption. And Rupert Graves is simply astonishing as Scudder. What a wonderful, fearless portrayal! (For another magnificent Graves performance watch "Different For Girls". This Guy can ACT!) You don't have to be gay to appreciate this truly classic story, it touches universal emotions. Add it to your collection Today!
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Summary: Finally out on DVD!
Review: First of all, you don't have to be gay to love this film! I'm not, and it's absolutely my favorite E.M. Forster screen adaptation... in fact, one of my favorite films period. Of course it's lush and romantic (both Merchant/Ivory trademarks after all) but the story is touching and absorbing, and best of all, unless you've read the book you won't necessarily be able to predict the ending. Beautifully directed and acted, in particular James Wilby is stunning, Hugh Grant's performance is believable for a change, and Rupert Graves is a delight. For those who may be concerned, there are a few sexual scenes and some nudity but very tastefully filmed. Highly recommended!
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Summary: Best gay-themed move, cont'd
Review: Well, no one has mentioned the music yet. The score, by Richard Robbins, is one of my all-time favorites. The main theme manages to be both affirming and melancholic and fits perfectly with the atmosphere of the film.
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Summary: Whatever took them so long?
Review: The years we have waited! I was in London in 2000, where I bought a British DVD release of "Maurice". Imagine my rude awakening when I returned to America and learned what a DVD region is! It made a nice gift for a friend back in London. But here it is, at long last, and I've ordered it immediately upon learning. I shall always remember where I was when Kennedy was shot; where I was on 9-11-2001; and I shall always remember my first viewing of "Maurice". The performances were so heartfelt, the cinematography so luscious, the detail of decor so exquisite, that there was nothing to do but go out the next day and buy the book. I finished it in two days, and in the years since have become the proud owner of a first edition. The poetry of the movie does not quite do justice to Forster's words: after all, how can a movie explain that blossoms, picked and dropped to the ground, "mourn from the ground like an expiring fire"? But hip, hip, hooray, the DVD is coming soon, and no one is happier about this than I! This movie should be required viewing for all gay men, at any age. Cheers and Bravo!
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Summary: Hallelujah!!! The DVD is FINALLY going to be released!!!
Review: It's about time the DVD was going to be released! I was lucky enough to see this movie right after I finished the book on TV, and I must say, it was absolutely superb! The setting, acting, everything was excellent!! I don't know how the British can make such great movies with a low budget, but we sure could learn to learn from then! =P
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Summary: "Meet me at the boathouse..."
Review: I fell under the spell of this underrated masterpiece many, many years ago and practically wore out my original VHS copy while patiently awaiting the release of the DVD. It's quite an enchanting film indeed! More than anything else, this is a satisfying love story painted with characters and settings that will definitely transport you to another time and place! I like the new cover art too! Can't wait until February!-----MoonWing Pamela
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Summary: finally... a legit region 1 special edition...
Review: from what i've gathered from other sites, this full-lengthed letterboxed edition will include new cast & crew interviews, the theatrical trailer, and more importantly, 30 addition minutes of deleted and alternate footage! this is a wonderful film and my hat's off to the producers for going the extra mile and including all the extra material! it sounds spectacular! (and its way-y-y about time for the official dvd release!)
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Summary: The BEST Gay Romance/Drama EVER Made
Review: Tastefully done, elegant, classical, intelligent, beautifully scored, convincingly acted, romantic, and painful at times, I give this movie 10 STARS, and look forward to the DVD.
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Summary: Best gay-themed film I've seen.....
Review: ...and I've seen a lot of 'em. Most are sheer drivel: the scripts and the acting are something quite atrocious! This film, however, is the jewel in the crown--first-class production values, extremely well-acted, a cast to die for and, most importantly, an amazing and life affirming ending. Unabashedly romantic, MAURICE has real heart and soul which, unfortunately, is missing from about 95% of the crap that qualifies as "queer cinema". Forster said one of the main reasons he wrote the book(and you should read it if you haven't) was to affirm that love between men can be happy. Reading the book and seeing the film were life changing events for me. After watching the boat-house scene for the first time my heart screamed "THAT'S WHAT I WANT!!!" Unfortunately, our body worshiping, circuit party culture can be quite cold. I know it's only fiction, but viewing the film gives me a sense of hope. It reminds me of what's available if we risk opening our hearts. Glad to see it's finally available on DVD.
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Summary: The Natural
Review: This film features Hugh Grant at his very best, his peak, in a natural role so obviously written for him that he didn't even need to act or do anything else -- other than be himself.
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