Review of Leatherheads (2008) by Todd H — 29 Nov 2008

Not bad...only that it failed to deliver the punch.

This review of Leatherheads (2008) was written by Todd H on 29 Nov 2008.

Leatherheads has generally received mixed reviews.

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