Review of Leatherheads (2008) by Peter P — 20 Jul 2010

Good, competent. no sparks. clever concepts. george clooney.

This review of Leatherheads (2008) was written by Peter P on 20 Jul 2010.

Leatherheads has generally received mixed reviews.

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