Strange thing. I visited one LJ today for one particular reason and I ended up reading that person's post about "Maurice" film. I've had that Merchant-Ivory DVD for years and I made a promise to myself to read E.M.Forster's novel, but I didn't do that. I totally forgot about it. Boo me.
It's a gay love story so if that puts you off, well...your loss. :)
I will also say that Hugh Grant is one of the most underrated actors that I know of. I think he's an awesome actor.