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Review
I feel every Merchant-Ivory film I’ve seen has a special place in my heart. I didn’t grow up loving historical dramas. It was my roommate who introduced me to BBC version of Pride and Prejudice (about 5 times) that I’ve grown to like them over time.
For my LGBT Media class in college, we watched Maurice, and I was surprised that historical dramas tackled a gay romance. Of course, who could say no to a Hugh Grant / James wilby pairing?
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“A Room With A View” isn’t a gay romance. Instead, it’s a heterosexual drama between a young Helena Bonham-Carter and Julian Sands, mixed with a love triangle with Daniel Day-Lewis. It’s locations mix between the heart of Florence, Italy and Surrey, England. Based off an E. M. Forster novel of the same name, the film plays in two parts. Part 1 focuses on the time in Italy and Part 2 focuses on returning to England in a very restrained and restrictive English society.
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Each frame is picturesque. The film score swells in the beautiful landscapes. The supporting cast shines alongside the main cast, including Maggie Smith, Simon Callow, Judi Dench, and Rupert Graves. I can’t recommend this morning enough. Must Watch.
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