Review of Venus (2011) by Beth J — 27 Jan 2008

Interesting take on the May-December romance.

This review of Venus (2011) was written by Beth J on 27 Jan 2008.

Venus has generally received very positive reviews.

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By Love M (622) on 15 Sep 2012

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By Tim W (1,375) on 23 Oct 2012

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By Jordan F (406) on 15 Apr 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 Marcia D (17) on 23 Jun 2012

It took me a bit to warm up to Jessie - she was a bit crude - I loved the last shot…

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By Christian C (931) on 11 Aug 2014

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By Barbara D (110) on 27 Feb 2012

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By Fong K (647) on 12 Jan 2014

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