Review of Leatherheads (2008) by Cheryl L — 18 Mar 2010

You can't go wrong with Grorge Clooney unless it's Batman.

This review of Leatherheads (2008) was written by Cheryl L on 18 Mar 2010.

Leatherheads has generally received mixed reviews.

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