Venus
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82 out of 100

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7.4 out of 10

Generally favorable reviews- based on 27 Ratings

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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 32 out of 32
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 32
  3. Negative: 0 out of 32
  1. New York Post
    Reviewed by: Kyle Smith
    100
    A sublime meditation that is one of this year's wisest, warmest and funniest films.
  2. Village Voice
    Reviewed by: Jim Ridley
    80
    Maurice, the protagonist of Venus, is a suit lovingly tailored to O'Toole's ravaged but commanding frame.
  3. Film Threat
    Reviewed by: Rick Kisonak
    80
    The amazing thing about Venus is that it's brutally honest about all this but at the same time funny as hell.
  4. Empire
    Reviewed by: Alan Morrison
    80
    A screen-acting showcase by a man whose best days, many thought, were behind him. There's life in the old dog yet.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 12
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 12
  3. Negative: 1 out of 12
  1. JH
    10
    I loved this movie. O'Toole is magnificent and the story was beautifully engaging, hilarious, and tragic. Don't miss this one.
  2. ChadS.
    8
    In a church, Maurice(Peter O'Toole) dances with his oldest and dearest friend, Ian(Leslie Phillips), the one person he's most loyal to. Maurice's adoration for this person isn't a performance like the one he gives for his Valerie(Vanessa Redgrave), his ex-wife. Ever the ham, but so utterly compelling and convincing(his words don't seem processed), he tells Valerie that she's his one true love. But it's all method. His tender emotions bubble up from a wellspring reserved for Jessie(Jodie Whitaker). Even though Valerie is lying, she eats it up. Maurice doesn't truly respect women, but the filmmaker does. In a later scene, she encounters Jodie, and says, "Oh, you must be the one..." Art is a lie. Everything that Maurice said to her was a lie but she's touched nonetheless, and so are we, even though this man is clearly a pig.… Expand
  3. DougN.
    7
    Well acted and makes one think. Probably not for everyone. I think most older people would enjoy it.
  4. KentB.
    2
    This movie did not deliver as expected. A fair story not reflected on screen. O'Toole overacted and the other actors seemed great. A real waste of time and money mine and theirs.… Expand

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