Venus

"Genuinely funny, randy and moving by turns, breezily enjoyable throughout..."

"Zinger lines, wonderful performances and a profound emotional authenticity distinguish a film about the relationship between an old actor and a young woman."

"Told with wit, genuine poignancy and all kinds of humor, Venus charts the unlikely relationship between a man in his 70s and a young woman more than half a century his junior..."

"A screen-acting showcase by a man whose best days, many thought, were behind him. There's life in the old dog yet..."

"This stunning and gleefully honest film was the highlight of this years film festival for me..."

"If you thought Venus would be O'Toole's swansong, he begs to differ with a long list of upcoming film work that would be the envy of an actor a third his age. If Venus is any indicator of his work to come, long may he reign..."

"Who could be better suited than Peter O'Toole to the role of an actor growing old disgracefully? After watching Venus, it's impossible to imagine another septuagenarian getting away with groping a teenager's breast, and moreover, inspiring sympathy when he gets a subsequent knee to the crotch. It's O'Toole's towering presence - even while doubled over - that elevates this otherwise wavering comedy drama..."