Review of Leatherheads (2008) by Melissa A — 19 Jan 2009

Another movie that let me down. The previews made it look really funny, but it was too long and not that interesting.

This review of Leatherheads (2008) was written by Melissa A on 19 Jan 2009.

Leatherheads has generally received mixed reviews.

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