Review of Leatherheads (2008) by Shannon P — 05 Apr 2009

Parts were humorous and entertaining. not a riot. not memorable.

This review of Leatherheads (2008) was written by Shannon P on 05 Apr 2009.

Leatherheads has generally received mixed reviews.

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WOW.....WOW......WOW.....WOW....JUST SEEN THIS MOVIE 4 THE 1ST TIME N THINK THAT THIS IS A GOOD MOVIE 2 WATCH......its got good cast of actors/actresses…

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