Review of Venus (1990) by Jason E — 01 Dec 2007

Very enjoyable film starring acting veteran Peter O'Toole.

This review of Venus (1990) was written by Jason E on 01 Dec 2007.

Venus has generally received positive reviews.

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By John B (4,244) on 24 Dec 2012

Ick! 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…

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By Marcus D (106) on 06 Jan 2013

Superb simples, the acting amazing, the story sublime, O'Toole at his best followed by great actors and actresses, funny, sad and a mix bag…

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By Ben T (1,283) on 17 Dec 2011

Peter O'Toole was brilliant in this film…

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By Adam B (2,189) on 28 Dec 2015

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By Barbara D (110) on 27 Feb 2012

Brilliant film, really made me laugh when I needed it, Maurice is like a typical man when he gets Jessie to pose for a painting and made me…

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By Ollie W (539) on 28 Feb 2011

Michell is capable enough and it's one of his better films, tackling daring and edgy subject matter with a very British eye…

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By Love M (622) on 15 Sep 2012

A touching drama if a little odd. Thought provoking and sad yet mediocre and unoriginal. 16/9/2012…

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