Review of Venus (2006) by Elizabeth M — 01 Feb 2008

An incredible acting performance by Peter O'Toole.

This review of Venus (2006) was written by Elizabeth M on 01 Feb 2008.

Venus has generally received positive reviews.

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By Shawn Levy (1,238) for Portland Oregonian (2,019) on 28 Feb 2013

A man can be a treasure just as a work of art can be, and O'Toole is one of the handful of living film actors worthy of a museum of his own…

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By Stuart K (1,373) on 07 Feb 2013

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By Jeffrey R (300) on 13 Aug 2011

This is the first I see a Peter O' Toole film, and I might say I tip my hat. The movie basically is Peter he gives a masterpiece…

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