One of the great (and most romantic) aspects of the film is how it deals with class. Maurice has a very respectable position in society, but it's nowhere near the same level that Clive's at - and one of the points of all the upper class talk is to show exactly how they view the working class - inferior, not as intelligent, etc etc. Maurice eventually falling in love with Alec and basically putting himself on the same level as Alec and forsaking his own class is just....so very emotional. In the film especially it's great to see Alec defend Maurice to others, and eventually for Maurice to do the same. The original novel was written by E. M. Forster, who was a gay man, and it wasn't until after his death that the book was published, round about the 70s I think. The story in general makes me very emotional, and the film is absolutely one of my favorites; if you haven't read the novel I very much recommend it as well.
Clive has too much to lose, I don't blame him. Even for Maurice, all the talk about living off grid in the woods sounds delusional, even Alec laughed at it. No man is an island, even Alec cares a little about his local bishop's opinions, I feel bad for these guys, whatever their class, they face social stigma for being themselves.
(sorry i dont know english) one of the few brilliant roles of Hugh Grant in which he simply surpassed himself. the film is an absolute masterpiece, I watched it after the films "another country" and "return to Brightshead" and was very impressed, I'm going to read the book too Thank you for the video, this movie is definitely worth more attention!
I didn't realize that Ivory was American because Merchant and Ivory did many British period pieces. He liked the idea that straight British actors were so into the intimate scenes. Rupert Graves was a fairly new actor who showed up in A Room With a View which is also a very early Daniel Day Lewis film. Ivory became the oldest guy (I think) to win an Oscar when he wrote the adapted screenplay for Call Me By Your Name. This was based on an E. M. Forster novel that was published posthumously. I think Forster stayed closeted for his life (recall this was a problem for Alan Turing).
@@AndyVillin Actually, Merchant and Ivory also worked with a screenwriter named Ruth Prawer Jhabvala. But Maurice was one screenplay she didn't want to write, so they found someone else. There's a RUclips interview with James Wilby and Hugh Grant like decades after they did this movie. I last saw Rupert Graves playing a small-ish role in the Sherlock series with Benedict Cumberbatch.
I've been considering content like that. Just haven't quite figured out what topics these videos should cover, as I'm trying to keep this a pretty focused channel... But I'll figure it out!
Thanks. Gorgeous movie. The scene where they're reading The Symposium looks like a Degas painting. As for the class issues, those are extremely deliberate. Forster usually included class critiques and obviously Clive denied himself to keep his position in society.
Truly one of the greatest movies of all time, and even more so for what it showed: what was then forbidden love. I’ve watched this so many times I can’t count. And you’re right: Rupert Graves drove me nuts
Never even heard of this movie until the other day,, when I tell you I was SHOCKED to see both Hugh frickin Grant himself and GREG LESTRADE FROM SHERLOCK PLAYING GAY CHARACTERS??? It was so much more rep than I was expecting and as one who always expects nothing more than breadcrumb queerbaiting, I was so so unprepared lmao. I don't know what to do with myself now lol except thank the makers this exists I guess
I just watched this a few days ago! (& rewatched it 3x since HAHA). I loveee their chemistry. Hughs hair is beautiful. I really didn't like Alec's arc cz it's very rushed imo. They really tried to cram everything in the last 30 mins. I'm glad maurice at least got a happy ending. The ending was gut-wrenching 😭
In all honesty I was set on the Clive x Maurice thing for a while b4 I acc saw the whole movie. But once Scudder came into the story I was like "nah screw Clive he's better"😊
@@AndyVillin lolllll i friggin love this film to bits now. In fact I actually rewrote the titanic film if it were Maurice and Scudder as Jack and Rose, THATS how much of a dumb nerd I am🤣
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One of the great (and most romantic) aspects of the film is how it deals with class. Maurice has a very respectable position in society, but it's nowhere near the same level that Clive's at - and one of the points of all the upper class talk is to show exactly how they view the working class - inferior, not as intelligent, etc etc. Maurice eventually falling in love with Alec and basically putting himself on the same level as Alec and forsaking his own class is just....so very emotional. In the film especially it's great to see Alec defend Maurice to others, and eventually for Maurice to do the same.
The original novel was written by E. M. Forster, who was a gay man, and it wasn't until after his death that the book was published, round about the 70s I think. The story in general makes me very emotional, and the film is absolutely one of my favorites; if you haven't read the novel I very much recommend it as well.
I don't think I've consciously considered it as a sacrifice of class for love, that's really beautiful!
@@AndyVillin it is tho he gives up is job and family to live with alec in book
Clive has too much to lose, I don't blame him. Even for Maurice, all the talk about living off grid in the woods sounds delusional, even Alec laughed at it. No man is an island, even Alec cares a little about his local bishop's opinions, I feel bad for these guys, whatever their class, they face social stigma for being themselves.
(sorry i dont know english) one of the few brilliant roles of Hugh Grant in which he simply surpassed himself. the film is an absolute masterpiece, I watched it after the films "another country" and "return to Brightshead" and was very impressed, I'm going to read the book too
Thank you for the video, this movie is definitely worth more attention!
One of my favorites, and one of the first gay movies that I ever saw
I imagine many feel the same way. It's a great film
I didn't realize that Ivory was American because Merchant and Ivory did many British period pieces. He liked the idea that straight British actors were so into the intimate scenes. Rupert Graves was a fairly new actor who showed up in A Room With a View which is also a very early Daniel Day Lewis film. Ivory became the oldest guy (I think) to win an Oscar when he wrote the adapted screenplay for Call Me By Your Name. This was based on an E. M. Forster novel that was published posthumously. I think Forster stayed closeted for his life (recall this was a problem for Alan Turing).
Yeah, I honestly think I passively assumed thet were British too ahah
@@AndyVillin Actually, Merchant and Ivory also worked with a screenwriter named Ruth Prawer Jhabvala. But Maurice was one screenplay she didn't want to write, so they found someone else. There's a RUclips interview with James Wilby and Hugh Grant like decades after they did this movie. I last saw Rupert Graves playing a small-ish role in the Sherlock series with Benedict Cumberbatch.
loved the way you talked about the movie.
I wished you talked more about Maurice😢❤
I wish your videos were longer
I would love to see some video essays or analysis videos from you
I've been considering content like that. Just haven't quite figured out what topics these videos should cover, as I'm trying to keep this a pretty focused channel... But I'll figure it out!
Thanks. Gorgeous movie. The scene where they're reading The Symposium looks like a Degas painting. As for the class issues, those are extremely deliberate. Forster usually included class critiques and obviously Clive denied himself to keep his position in society.
I discovered the book and the movie two years ago. Maurice is an amazing story.
Truly one of the greatest movies of all time, and even more so for what it showed: what was then forbidden love. I’ve watched this so many times I can’t count. And you’re right: Rupert Graves drove me nuts
God I love this movie and the book is my favourite book of all time. I love both of them sm 😭❤
Haven't read the book yet!
Never even heard of this movie until the other day,, when I tell you I was SHOCKED to see both Hugh frickin Grant himself and GREG LESTRADE FROM SHERLOCK PLAYING GAY CHARACTERS??? It was so much more rep than I was expecting and as one who always expects nothing more than breadcrumb queerbaiting, I was so so unprepared lmao. I don't know what to do with myself now lol except thank the makers this exists I guess
THAT WAS LESTRADE???!!? WHAAAAATTT
@natalieueno Sure was!
OMG Love this review, you're great!
Thank you so much!!
Brilliant film, Brilliant video, it's one of my favorites qweer films I've ever seen ❤️
Aw thanx so much! Glad you enjoyed it - And yeah, it's a gorgeous film🫶🏼
YESSS so rare to see a video about this movie
But it's so good thoooo!
Al fin alguien que habla de esta película 😢❤
Muchísimas gracias ❤❤❤❤
I just watched this a few days ago! (& rewatched it 3x since HAHA). I loveee their chemistry. Hughs hair is beautiful. I really didn't like Alec's arc cz it's very rushed imo. They really tried to cram everything in the last 30 mins. I'm glad maurice at least got a happy ending. The ending was gut-wrenching 😭
Have you watch happy together by wong kar wai yet?
Absolutely! It's a masterpiece if you ask me
I never liked Scutter💀
Maybe because I don't like Scutter and Maurice together I just LOVE Maurice and Clive(?) so yea
But.. but... They didn't work out. They broke each other🥺 You're into some kinky stuff there, you okay? Need to talk??
In all honesty I was set on the Clive x Maurice thing for a while b4 I acc saw the whole movie. But once Scudder came into the story I was like "nah screw Clive he's better"😊
Why did I read that as you "accidentily" saw the whole movie lmaooo what
That's so funny
@@AndyVillin lolllll i friggin love this film to bits now. In fact I actually rewrote the titanic film if it were Maurice and Scudder as Jack and Rose, THATS how much of a dumb nerd I am🤣
No lie, when you're done with that; SHOW. ME. 😂
You k what I cannot possibly still accept that clive and maurice couldn't be together
It was hella heartbreaking, and Clive's regret near the end there was goosebumps inducing!
U k what the worst part is I still cannot get over it, I keep getting sadder everyday