Review of Leatherheads (2008) by Anastasia L — 02 Apr 2009

The most awesomest romantic sports comedy out there! Lol.

This review of Leatherheads (2008) was written by Anastasia L on 02 Apr 2009.

Leatherheads has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Steven Rea (1,872) for Philadelphia Inquirer (3,920) on 09 Sep 2016

A larky throwback to the breakneck screwballs of Frank Capra and Preston Sturges. Problem is, it isn't breakneck enough…

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By Gramecy G (7) on 09 Aug 2017

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By Brian R (1,372) on 26 Jan 2013

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By Keith Phipps (1,177) for The A.V. Club (5,644) on 17 Oct 2014

Too much of Leatherheads feels like studied motions, and its charms never plaster over a story that takes forever to get going, and doesn't…

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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 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 Ryan S (2,401) on 08 Jan 2013

I can't say there was anything 'wrong' with this movie. Relaxing, calm paced, semi-clean (aside from overuse of GD), overall enjoyable…

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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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By Todd Mccarthy (1,810) for Variety (12,700) on 25 Apr 2016

Arch and funny in equal measure, this looks like a theatrical non-starter that Clooney fans and football devotees might be tempted to check…

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By Shawn Levy (1,238) for Portland Oregonian (2,019) on 18 Sep 2012

Football, they say, is a game of inches, and so can be moviemaking, and Leatherheads is a completely charming film that comes a few inches…

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