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Venus (I) (2006) 7.1
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7.1/10 from 9,156 users
Metascore: 82/100
Reviews: 104 user | 137 critic | 32 from Metacritic.com Life for a pair of veteran actors gets turned upside down after they meet a brash teenager. Director:Roger MichellWriter:Hanif Kureishi |
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Plot Synopsis
Storyline
Maurice Russell, once a great actor, is now living in London in the twilight of his life. Those of his generation remember him fondly, while those in the younger generations have no idea who he is. He spends most of his time hanging out with his friends Ian, also an actor, and Donald, or visiting with his wife Valerie for who he has great affection but with who he no longer lives. His acting career is virtually over, he only taking roles on the odd occasion when he needs the money. Ian has decided to invite his young great-niece Jessie from the provinces to come and stay with him, basically to act as his caregiver in case he falls ill, but also to be his companion. He envisions listening to Bach with her and her cooking him food to which he is accustomed. Jessie's stay is nothing as he envisions. She doesn't know how to cook, she drinks all his alcohol, and she has unrealistic visions of what she will accomplish in her life. Maurice, however, sees in Jessie, a person who can help him ... Written by Huggo
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The most acclaimed actor of his generation in the role of a lifetimeMotion Picture Rating (MPAA)
Rated R for language, some sexual content and brief nudity | See all certifications »Parents Guide:
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Country:
UKLanguage:
EnglishRelease Date:
26 January 2007 (UK) See more »Also Known As:
Vénus See more »Box Office
Budget:
£3,000,000 (estimated)Opening Weekend:
£317,426 (UK) (26 January 2007)Gross:
$3,343,528 (USA) (6 April 2007)Company Credits
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Maurice: May I ask you - have you ever been in love before?
[Jesse smiles embarrassedly, but glowingly]
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Composed & Performed by Corinne Bailey Rae
Published by Global Talent Publishing
Licensed courtesy of EMI Records Ltd.
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Did You Know?
Trivia
The painting Maurice and Jessie discuss at the art gallery is Diego Velazquez's - the Toilet of Venus, aka, the Rokeby Venus, aka, la Venus del Espejo. See more »Goofs
In the newspaper fight scene in the restaurant, the waitress is seen about a foot behind Maurice as he is initially attacked. From the opposite camera angle, the waitress alternates between being missing or about ten feet away. See more »Quotes
[stroking her hand]Maurice: May I ask you - have you ever been in love before?
[Jesse smiles embarrassedly, but glowingly]
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Soundtracks
"Another Rainy Day"Composed & Performed by Corinne Bailey Rae
Published by Global Talent Publishing
Licensed courtesy of EMI Records Ltd.
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Peter O'Toole is considered by many to be the "best actor in the world". And he has been for many decades. Those aren't my words but the words of Anthony Hopkins. Russell Crowe and Martin Scorsese agree. And he is fantastic in this small country independent film. I have seen all of his films and this one along with The Manor ranks among the best. In both, he exhibits the phenomenal wit and timing of a master and knows more about delivering a punchline than anyone I have ever seen. And just listening to his booming voice always keeps everyone honest. In both this film and THE MANOR in which he plays Greta Scacchi's husband, he is a magnet for your attention and your eyes. He totally dominates.
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