Venus
Dvd release date: 05/22/2007
Starring: Peter O’Toole, Leslie Phillips
Director: Roger Michell
Category: Romance
Rated: R
Academy Award® nominee Peter O’Toole (2006 Best Actor) leads a powerful cast to deliver a charming and poignant portrayal of Maurice, an aging veteran actor who becomes absolutely taken with Jessie – the grandniece of his closest friend. When Maurice tries to soften the petulant and provincial young girl with the benefit of his wisdom and London culture, their give-and-take surprises both Maurice and Jessie as they discover what they don’t know about themselves. Featuring brilliant performances from a superb supporting cast, VENUS is a witty and wise celebration of how the greatest lessons in life can come from the most unlikely places. (Publisher)
Summary of critic ratings:
Chicago Tribune: ***1/2 (out of four)
New York Post: **** (out of four)
Rolling Stone: *** (out of four)
USA Today: *** (out of four)
Overall: ***1/2 (out of four)
Tags: leslie phillips, peter o toole, romance, venus dvd