Review of Leatherheads (2008) by Lian C — 08 Nov 2014

Funny sports comedy done in screwball style.

This review of Leatherheads (2008) was written by Lian C on 08 Nov 2014.

Leatherheads has generally received mixed reviews.

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By James Berardinelli (4,524) for ReelViews (4,523) on 31 May 2013

Clooney and Zellweger play off each other perfectly, delivering their dialogue with the rhythm of a well-choreographed dance and falling in…

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By Greg W (4,011) on 23 Dec 2013

I have to admit that I had my doubts about this movie, but within 5 minutes all of those doubts quickly went away…

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The audience most likely to enjoy this film-fans of classic romantic comedies like It Happened One Night and His Girl Friday to which Leatherheads…

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Leatherheads goes on a good 20 minutes too long, and there's very little in it that makes a lasting impression, but it's easy to watch while…

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By Dan O (462) on 05 Jun 2013

Not perfect and a bit random at times, but still fun in the sense that it's the same type of movie you would have seen in the 30's or 40's…

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By Logan M (1,902) on 23 Mar 2014

I expected little and got a lot…

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By Dimity P (190) on 10 Feb 2013

Movies are like food--keep the recipe simple, and use quality ingredients so that the palette can experience the strength and taste of each…

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By Brett E (163) on 08 May 2016

Reminds me of another Clooney film O Brother, Where Art Thou? as a comedic period piece…

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By Joel H (841) on 22 Aug 2017

Fast, witty banter, a true screwball comedy. Ahead of its time, hence the poor reviews from so many cynical reviewers…

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By Nate T (451) on 20 Jan 2017

Good old fashioned romance comedy draped in the early days of football. Cast and director are in fine form. On Blu-Ray…

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