Venus
Miramax Films | Release Date: December 21, 2006
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Generally favorable reviews based on 42 Ratings
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9
LindaL.Jun 5, 2007
I was braced for something sad and a little icky. Yes and yes, but "Venus" also is wise and touching and funny. It really makes you think about what's important in life. Also I want to mention the soundtrack -- the music of Corinne I was braced for something sad and a little icky. Yes and yes, but "Venus" also is wise and touching and funny. It really makes you think about what's important in life. Also I want to mention the soundtrack -- the music of Corinne Bailey Rae is wonderfully enjoyable.… Expand
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AnnC.Jan 28, 2007
A delight, funny, poignant, film, a master class in acting.
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SuzanneA.Feb 10, 2007
Deeply touching, beautifully written, magnificently acted.
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DanS.Dec 29, 2006
Great acting, funny, and edited well. Dramatic-sensual-comedy. Exposed the realities of life without dwelling on them. Worth the experience.
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KentB.Jun 7, 2007
This movie did not deliver as expected. A fair story not reflected on screen. O'Toole overacted and the other actors seemed great. A real waste of time and money mine and theirs.
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ChadS.Jun 4, 2007
In a church, Maurice(Peter O'Toole) dances with his oldest and dearest friend, Ian(Leslie Phillips), the one person he's most loyal to. Maurice's adoration for this person isn't a performance like the one he gives for his In a church, Maurice(Peter O'Toole) dances with his oldest and dearest friend, Ian(Leslie Phillips), the one person he's most loyal to. Maurice's adoration for this person isn't a performance like the one he gives for his Valerie(Vanessa Redgrave), his ex-wife. Ever the ham, but so utterly compelling and convincing(his words don't seem processed), he tells Valerie that she's his one true love. But it's all method. His tender emotions bubble up from a wellspring reserved for Jessie(Jodie Whitaker). Even though Valerie is lying, she eats it up. Maurice doesn't truly respect women, but the filmmaker does. In a later scene, she encounters Jodie, and says, "Oh, you must be the one..." Art is a lie. Everything that Maurice said to her was a lie but she's touched nonetheless, and so are we, even though this man is clearly a pig.… Expand
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AlanS.Jan 20, 2007
Memorable performance by O'Toole clearly demonstrating desire for senuality and the zest it brings to one's life doesn't end with age
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BillyS.Feb 10, 2007
In My Favorite Year, Peter O'Toole as Alan Swann declared - "I'm not an actor, I'm a movie star!" In Venus, Peter O'Toole, the movie star of the last 45 years, confirms his place as the greatest living actor in the world In My Favorite Year, Peter O'Toole as Alan Swann declared - "I'm not an actor, I'm a movie star!" In Venus, Peter O'Toole, the movie star of the last 45 years, confirms his place as the greatest living actor in the world today. Venus is Alan Swann's story 25 years later, and if Richard Burton and Peter Finch were alive today, it would be their story. Richard Griffiths, Leslie Philips and Vanessa Redgrave are along to add to the grace and dignity that Mr. O'Toole has always personified in every one of his roles and Jodie Whittaker makes a stunning debut as the young girl who captures Maurice's heart and youth. It is simply, a perfect movie with a perfect Peter O'Toole, but then, has there ever been anything but a perfect Peter O'Toole performance? Are you reading this Academy members? God Bless You Peter O'Toole!… Expand
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JHJun 24, 2007
I loved this movie. O'Toole is magnificent and the story was beautifully engaging, hilarious, and tragic. Don't miss this one.
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TomM.Dec 29, 2008
Peter O'Toole could very well turn out to be the last remaining master actor of an era that produced an extraordinary variety of stage and screen icons--Olivier, Burton, Richard Harris, Laurence Harvey, to name a few. Hopefully, "Venus" Peter O'Toole could very well turn out to be the last remaining master actor of an era that produced an extraordinary variety of stage and screen icons--Olivier, Burton, Richard Harris, Laurence Harvey, to name a few. Hopefully, "Venus" will not be his last call, a somewhat charming tale, but not a truly worthy vehicle for one of film's greatest actors of all time. Newcomer Jodie Whittaker is excellent as the young Venus and Vanessa Redgrave, as always, comes through with a superb performance. A bonus is the infectious soundtrack by British soul singer Corrine Bailey Rae, at times sounding like a genuine reincarnation of Lady Day.… Expand
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DougN.Jan 29, 2007
Well acted and makes one think. Probably not for everyone. I think most older people would enjoy it.
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RaniC.Feb 13, 2007
It was good. I expected to be disgusted a little and I was. I did not expect to laugh but I did. The movie made me focus on the 90 minutes at hand. I enjoyed the cinematography. I am certainly glad that O'Toole was nominated for his It was good. I expected to be disgusted a little and I was. I did not expect to laugh but I did. The movie made me focus on the 90 minutes at hand. I enjoyed the cinematography. I am certainly glad that O'Toole was nominated for his acting. It was a breath of fresh air when compared to the same old recycled stuff that overflows in the theaters year after year.… Expand
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DawdlingPoetNov 25, 2021
This undoubtedly makes for somewhat uncomfortable viewing at times, with the older men perving over the youngish Jodie Whittaker (think dirty old men). She (Jodie) certainly gives a pretty decent performance as Jessie though. As the plotThis undoubtedly makes for somewhat uncomfortable viewing at times, with the older men perving over the youngish Jodie Whittaker (think dirty old men). She (Jodie) certainly gives a pretty decent performance as Jessie though. As the plot develops, the film becomes more poignant (believe it or not). There's some good dialogue and its even somewhat thoughtful, which I wasn't reckoning it would be at first. Having said that, it's fairly quiet at some times and I felt that was good too, in those moments, as your left wondering what either person are thinking and feeling, what they'd say if they spoke up.

I was intrigued by how the two main characters develop as they get to know each other a little more. I liked the scenes set in art galleries and seeing how Jessie responds to the mens behaviour and remarks. There are some funny moments and some cringe-y ones but its a pretty well made film overall. The background music/muzack is a little over the top perhaps in parts but it's a pretty decent film for the most part and yes, I'd recommend this film, certainly to fans of Jodie Whittaker and perhaps Pete O'Toole fans as well, although if your uncomfortable with the theme of older men (near retirement age) admiring young women, then this perhaps isn't for you but otherwise it's certainly worth seeing.… Expand
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