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Plot:
"Venus" tells the story of Maurice and Ian, a pair of veteran actors whose comfortable daily routine is disrupted by the arrival of Ian's grand-niece, Jessie. Maurice takes the teenager under his wing...( read more 
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MCT:August 23, 2008I saw this movie just yesterday on DVD, and I didn't know what to expect. All I knew was that the film depicted an unusual love story between an old man (O'Toole) and a young girl.
This is no Notes on a Scandal; the film is not about pedophilia. It's about what may make you uncomfortable--the fact that you, too, may become so old you are unrecognizable, almost repulsive and scary to younger people. It's about the life of an old person, the unglamorous part of it, the sick part of it--pills, poverty, loneliness, leg bags. Our destiny if we live that long.
But more important it's a reminder that valuable people are everywhere, if we're just open to them. And that while we age on the outside, we don't on the inside. We don't have to.
Peter O'Toole's character, Maurice Russell, was quite a ladies man in his youth. He'd still be one if women would let him. He meets, Jessie, the niece and newly recruited caretaker of his best friend, Ian, and we can see in his eyes that the ladies man has reawakened in him. Trouble is, he's ancient, he looks it and often physically feels it. A prostate operation makes him impotent and incontinent. But that doesn't mean he can't have a little fun in some compensatory ways. He simply loves women and decides to enjoy Jessie, whom he renames Venus, as he can and as she'll allow. Kiss her neck, buy her earrings, paw her on occasion. But with sex not much of a distraction anymore, he's able to give her a gift that no man or woman has ever given her. He gives her his time, friendship, support. He broadens her world by taking her on set and to theater. She grows up as a result.
The movie has a lot of funny moments--a fight scene between two old guys prompts a friend to break it up saying--"what is this, catheters at dawn?" Vanessa Redgrave is her expected reliable acting self. My favorite scene? Jess and O'Toole in the limo--both euphoric. -
MCT:August 6, 2008"from the directors of Notting hill" ehe.. ok why would someone want to put that on the cover of a film?? this does not sound promising. And for the most time its just the boring british drama-comedy that the it promises but sometimes it portraits an interesting meeting between and old once popular and handsome man and the rebellious young teenage girl. It is not a waste of time but i will not see it again.
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MCT:July 26, 2008A standout performance from Peter O'Toole in this rather creepy and occassionally uncomfortable tale about aging gentlemen.
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MCT:July 19, 2008
Venus is the story of how two aging actors (Peter O'Toole and Leslie Philips) lives are turned upside down by a teenager relative of Philip's character Ian. O'Toole plays Maurice, a seventy-something how becomes infatuated with her, but not really to the point of lust. Maurice sees her as a work of art, in some cases perfection and in others a piece that needs to be molded some more.
O'Toole's performance is fantastic and dare I say he should have gotten the Oscar for this one. The film isn't on par of Lawrence of Arabia, but his performance certainly is- a haunting look at an actor that's become a legend on stage but has failed in the other aspects of his life. He is a stranger to himself and "Venus" is a means to introduction.
In the middle of this veteran cast you have Jodie Whittaker playing Jessie a.k.a. Venus. Whittaker takes the role and runs with it (she was 25 at the time of the film) and her past career has her following in the shadowy footsteps of O'Toole and the other veteran cast members.
Even though the script for Venus can be a little ho-hum at times, the acting is what really makes this into a superior film that I would recommend seeing. Is it Peter O'Toole's swan song? I certainly hope not. -
MCT:July 9, 2008
If it's possible to make a sweet, heartwarming story about a dirty old man, this is as close as you'll ever get. Peter O'Toole was robbed of yet another Best Actor Oscar, as nobody but he could have pulled off this role. A fascinating story about male mortality and how (I imagine) men think about their imminent end.
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MCT:June 26, 2008Brilliant 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 laugh when he burst through the door lol
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MCT:June 7, 2008
The age difference is disturbing... I did love O'Toole. He can pretty much do anything and I'll eat it up.
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MCT:March 29, 2008It's got 1 of the most beautiful lines I've ever heard in films: "Maurice: For most men, the woman's body is the most beautiful thing they will ever see.
Jessie: What's the most beautiful thing a girl sees? Do you know?
Maurice: Her first child." It's humorous, well-acted and so touching with a simple idea. -
MCT:March 19, 2008
Bit freaky with Peter O'Toole coming on to such a young girl, but each to their own,....................did enjoy it tho
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MCT:March 16, 2008
With this flim people who were "creeped-out" by the premise of the old man/young girl relationship need their life card revoked. When you are old you will have the same feelings of lost vitality, youth wasted, and beauty taken for granted. Just a marveous movie, with tons of heart, insight, and guts.
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MCT:February 23, 2008
O"Toole was fantastic as the older guy interested in the younger woman... Great movie about friendships, getting old & dying...
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MCT:February 22, 2008
Not a totally satisfying movie, but it has its charms, among them being interesting performances by O'Toole and Whittaker, a lovely soundtrack and a pleasant ending.
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MCT:February 6, 2008
Peter O'Toole gives a good performance in this film. There are some flaws in this film but overall I enjoyed it and I'm recommending it.
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MCT:January 26, 2008
I enjoyed this movie. Made me think. Is Maurice (Peter O'Toole) a dirty old man or not? A story of the agony of growing old, of friendships - both with his cohort Ian and with Jessie - a young relative of Ian's).
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MCT:January 18, 2008
Solid drama about a courtmanship between an actor on his last leaf and a troubled girl. The cast is just magnificent, each giving their all.
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MCT:January 17, 2008
Venus isn't nearly as good as people made it out to be. But Peter O'Toole's performance is pretty good. There were some entertaining scenes throughout, but most of the movie was boring. It would've worked better with music.
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MCT:January 17, 2008
Most of the times, when we step out of the circle of a problem, we can see the whole thing more lucid and coherent. This film is a step out from love relationship. Maurice's subject of women and love is the most genuine one I've seen till now.
Watch it if you're concerned too! -
MCT:January 2, 2008
It was exactly as it was meant to be. .. charming and.. a bit sad at the same time.. with a slight hint of dirty old man syndrome..
Marvelous acting by everyone.. great chemistry.. And I don't think you could ask for a better group of veteran actors.. -
MCT:December 25, 2007
To say the least this movie was WEIRD. Peter O'Toole's obsession/relationship with his younger co-star was a bit disturbing, but I liked the film. It's definately worth a look-see.
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MCT:November 22, 2007
Measured study of an unusual relationship which veers close to creepy but is saved by a witty script, great performances and funny swearing.
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MCT:October 30, 2007
From the first minute the dialog blew me away. However, this movie has wonderful acting, just a weird level of sexuality.
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MCT:October 24, 2007
Good soundtrack and a nice performance at its center, but the characters are a bit flat and the story is fairly formulaic.
