Review of Venus (2011) by Ben T — 17 Dec 2011

Peter O'Toole was brilliant in this film!

This review of Venus (2011) was written by Ben T on 17 Dec 2011.

Venus has generally received very positive reviews.

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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 Mac M (63) on 18 Mar 2011

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By Mark S (2,772) on 05 Dec 2011

Its what Lost in Translation should have been, touching, hilarious, and squirmingly uncomfortable to watch as well…

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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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By Fong K (647) on 12 Jan 2014

Sorry .... I love Peter O'Toole; but I couldn't get past the nausea caused by seeing a septugenarian lusting after a girl decades younger…

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