Clive and Maurice are different

Jasen 2022-03-21 09:02:49

It feels like the difference between the film and the novel is that the director tries to find an outside reason for Clive's dislike, highlighting that their friend was caught by the police, which seems to be the trigger for their indifference, but the main reason is not this. Of course the director also described the transformation of Clive when he went to Greece - which is an important turning point in the novel, Clive's view of homosexuality is quite platonic, non-sexual, and he is far from Maurice's educational level, Maurice Can't keep up with Clive's various assumptions, which is downplayed in the movie.

The deepest impression is the scene of the rainstorm, hey, Maurice, it hurts, it hurts >.<

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  • Camilla 2022-03-20 09:02:25

    When I saw the last part, I was so afraid that it would be a tragedy...so that I skipped to the ending to make sure that there was no hardship before going back to watch. What's more interesting besides love is the epitome of British society in the early 1990s. It can be regarded as the gods of gay movies. The script performance and various technical aspects are approaching perfection.

  • Christelle 2022-03-21 09:02:49

    Actually, I understand Clive's well-intentioned and compelled. In fact, he has always loved Maurice in his own way, but this is a cruel torture for Maurice. Finally, knowing that Maurice no longer loves him, his heart is empty.

Maurice quotes

  • Simcox: A terrible affair about Viscount Risley, Sir. And him a Parliamentary Private Secretary, too. I did read he was at Cambridge.

    [Significant pause]

    Simcox: Like yourself, Sir.

    Clive Durham: You will never mention that subject again, Simcox, while you remain in employment here.

  • Maurice Hall: I'm walking on a volcano. He's an uneducated man and he's got me in his power. Will he have a case in court, do you think?

    Lasker-Jones: I'm no lawyer, Mr. Hall. You'd have to consult your solicitor.

    Maurice Hall: How did a country lad like that know? Why did he come to me that one night when I was at my weakest?