Venus
2006, Romance/Drama, 1h 35m
153 Reviews 10,000+ RatingsWhat to know
Audiences may attend to witness Peter O'Toole's Oscar-worthy performance, but they'll also be treated to a humane, tender exploration of maturing with both dignity and irreverence. Read critic reviews
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Maurice
Ian
Jessie
Donald
Valerie
Michael
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Critic Reviews for Venus
All Critics (153) | Top Critics (51) | Fresh (135) | Rotten (18)
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November 24, 2011 | Rating: 3/4 | Full Review… -
O'Toole spent so many years being better than the little material that he was offered that it's heartening to see him sprint toward the finish of his career with such a flourish. If this is his curtain call, it's a glorious one.
February 9, 2007 | Rating: 5/5 -
If only [director] Michell's film actually said something about aging, and didn't feel the need to include Grumpy Old Men shtick and bland bossa nova-inflected pop.
February 3, 2007 | Rating: 2/6 | Full Review… -
It comes as a pleasant shock, actually, to see newcomer Whittaker holding her actorly own against the icon O'Toole.
February 3, 2007 | Rating: 4/5 | Full Review… -
Venus belongs to O'Toole. This is, hands down, my favorite performance of the year, largely because I love the way O'Toole (and the filmmakers) refuse to yield to the all-too-pervasive idea that it's 'icky' for old people to even think about sex.
February 3, 2007 -
Roger Michel knows how to do People-in-Rooms better than most directors do, but the joys of it really are the performances and it's worth seeing for O'Toole and Phillips together.
January 29, 2007 | Full Review…
Audience Reviews for Venus
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Aug 09, 2014A beautiful and striking meditation on aging, living and facing mortality with a superb performance by the incomparable Peter O'Toole. Exceptional performances by veteran Phillips and newcomer Whittaker. Excellent performances all around with a uniquely inspiring script. An excellent movie in every way. A film that should not be missed.Christian C Super Reviewer
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Dec 24, 2012Ick! While the Venus of the film is great O'Toole is about ten years too old for this May December romance. The sparks are forced.John B Super Reviewer
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Oct 20, 2010An odd but sweet and touching story.Sunil J Super Reviewer
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Mar 20, 2009Not at all what I expected, but that's a good thing since this movie had me laughing almost nonstop. Peter O'Toole had his heart broken again by just missing out on finally winning Best Actor for his role as a dirty old man who falls in love with his best friend's daughter's niece, whom he affectionately calls Venus. Maurice is a veteran actor who is somewhat rapidly dying, though you wouldn't know it from how young Jessie makes his feel. A very good movie with a lot of funny, albeit dirty dialogue.Derek D Super Reviewer
Venus Quotes
| Donald: | How many columns did he get? |
| Valerie: | When you die everyone's your friend. |
| Ian: | There are no pockets in a shroud. |
| Jessie: | Don't you believe in anything, Maurice? |
| Maurice: | Pleasure I like. I try to give pleasure. It' all I can recommend to anyone. |
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