Venus2006
Venus (2006)
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Critic Consensus: 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.
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Cast
as Maurice
as Jessie
as Valerie
as Ian
as Jillian
as Donald
as Jesse's Boyfriend
as Doctor
as Waitress
as Surgeon
as Hospital Director
as Policeman
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Critic Reviews for Venus
All Critics (150) | Top Critics (41) | Fresh (133) | Rotten (17) | DVD (7)
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.
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.
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.
The best tunes are played on the oldest fiddles, they say, and Peter O'Toole, 74, proves the point in Venus.
Venus is a fine reminder of the wonders we're presented with every day.
Venus is emotionally affecting, not because O'Toole's Maurice is coping with mortality, but because of the honest way he confronts it.
Audience Reviews for Venus
A 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.
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A touching, heartfelt drama as two old semi retired actors lives are turned upside down upon the arrival of the niece of one of them. Peter O'Toole becomes infatuated with her and has a strange friendship with her. A film with a certain charm, if a bit odd at times, but the acting talent on show steals the day.
Super Reviewer
Not 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.
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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. |