Review of Leatherheads (2008) by Richard D — 10 Feb 2011

Felt more like a history lesson then a real movie.

This review of Leatherheads (2008) was written by Richard D on 10 Feb 2011.

Leatherheads has generally received mixed reviews.

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Frankly, Zellweger shouldn't have to compete with the ghosts of Rosalind Russell and Carole Lombard, as Clooney forces her to do…

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