TV Guide: Venus

Video: Trailer A

Trailer Addict — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0500

Maurice (Peter O'Toole), an elderly actor who finds himself attracted to his friend's niece Jessie (Jodie Whittaker). Maurice finds Jessie initially unfriendly but succeeds in befriending her in part due to the appeal of his celebrity status.

Video: Trailer B

Trailer Addict — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0500

Maurice sees something in a girl, who happens to be in her twenties. Maurice and Jessie develop a passive/aggressive friendship over the course of the film and he nicknames her "Venus", his favorite painting, The Rokeby Venus by the Spanish artist Vel?zquez.

Video: Venus

Video Detective — Mon, 17 Mar 2008 00:00:00 -0500

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Video: Venus

iTunes — Tue, 01 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0500

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.

Video: Venus

CinemaNow — Thu, 06 Dec 2007 00:00:00 -0500

Academy Award(R) 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.