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Review of Venus (2011) by Elizabeth M — 01 Feb 2008

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An incredible acting performance by Peter O'Toole.

This review of Venus (2011) was written by Elizabeth M on 01 Feb 2008.

Venus has generally received very positive reviews.

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By Mai M (42) on 11 Aug 2011

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By Nick Rogers (786) for The Film Yap (559) on 22 Nov 2010

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By Anirudh R (66) on 22 Nov 2011

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