Review of Leatherheads (2008) by Amber S — 18 Jan 2009

Not Clooney's best work but it was clever and entertaining. That's all most people are looking for in a movie, right?

This review of Leatherheads (2008) was written by Amber S on 18 Jan 2009.

Leatherheads has generally received mixed reviews.

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