Review of Leatherheads (2008) by Ben H — 26 Jan 2009

Decent comedy. But I didnt laugh out loud like I thought I would.

This review of Leatherheads (2008) was written by Ben H on 26 Jan 2009.

Leatherheads has generally received mixed reviews.

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