Two old rogues of the British stage and screen shine as two old rogues of the British stage in this bittersweet comedy, written by Hanif Kureishi. Maurice (Peter O’Toole) is a randy old actor who regularly enjoys a bit of goss and a number of drinks with his old pal and fellow thesp, Ian (Leslie Phillips). One day their comfortable routine is upended when Ian’s teenage niece comes to stay. Maurice is enchanted and initiates a courtship. A welcome return to the big screen for O’Toole’s acerbic charms.
Venus
Directed by Roger Michell