Leatherheads

  • 2008


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38 %
53 % Rotten
$ 41 Million
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Positive Reviews 45
Negative reviews 17
Average Rating 3.0/5
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3.0
The film is appropriately scored, well acted, and possessing of a handful of truly transportive moments. Austin Chronicle
3.8
Film fans used to speculate about whether Clooney could become the Cary Grant of our time, and now we know hes our Clark Gable and William Holden and .. Rogerebert
4.0
The result is an amiable bit of nonsense that may not be especially important or profound but which nevertheless results in a pretty good time at the .. E Film Critic
3.0
But for every screwball classic there are half a dozen forgotten misfires, proof that keeping up the energy and zing of one of these things is really .. Cinema Blend
2.5
Just when we think he has settled into a witty homage to the great comedies of Hollywoods golden age, he indulges in self conscious slapstick. Ny Daily News
3.1
But if you have a hankering for old style Hollywood comedy and romance, and Turner Classic Movies is on a Steve McQueen or John Wayne jag, Leatherhead .. Philly
2.5
What the modest and eager to please film lacks is funny slapstick, a breakneck tempo and a snappy repartee. Sover
2.5
A screwball comedy without a charismatic, smart talking dame is no screwball comedy at all. Tv Guide
2.5
After a long haul, it winds up with a lifeless, climactic big game. Combust Ible Celluloid
3.8
More amiable than witty and relying heavily on the likability and charm of its lead actors, Leatherheads scores more points as a retro romantic comedy .. Usa Today
2.8
This light, breezy romantic sports comedy is all about having a good time.It isnt about art. Lariat
3.5
Even Randy Newmans old timey musical score feels jaunty and carefree, a perfect match for the goofy merriment of the story. Eric Ds Nider
1.0
The repartee is limp, the slapstick leaden; even the football scenes are dull. News Review
3.5
And combined with the films hyperactive tone, the film is trying way too hard to attain screwball hilarity. Shadows On The Wall
3.5
Why see the new movie when you can rent the old one.The answer is: To see Clooney and company. Cs Monitor
3.5
Leatherheads may be too nostalgic for twenty somethings, but it captures the Roaring Twenties. Film Journal
4.0
Clooneys attempt to recreate the world of 1930s and 40s screwball comedywith more than a touch of the sometimes connected newspaper comedymay not alwa .. Mountain X
3.1
Drawing from movies rather than life, Leatherheads often feels like a likable exercise in retro style rather than a film with a compelling reason to e .. Star Tribune
2.5
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2.5
As much as I was hoping it would be a game effort, Id quick kick Leatherheads on any given Sunday. Reel Talk Reviews
3.5
Its a totally enjoyable movie, especially for George Clooney fans like me. Reel Talk Reviews
2.5
Reproducing a period piece screwball comedy for a modern audience turns out to be one playful, self deprecating wink too many for the star, who also d .. Ew
2.5
It was enough to make this sports averse viewer wish for a little more pigskin. Slate
2.0
The trouble is that the film is so convinced of its inherent charm that it never works on charming us, coming off instead as smug and lazy. Empire
3.0
But somewhere along the way, you get a sense of promise unfulfilled. Common Sense Media
2.0
More than anything, it wants to be a fast talking Preston Sturges or Howard Hawks screwball comedy from 70 years ago. Movies
2.5
Leatherheads is not that good a movie, and yet it would be hard to enjoy saying anything nasty about it. Sf Gate
3.0
It might not have the laughs or one liners to live up to its screwball hype or indeed Clooneys past directorial efforts, but Leatherheads is smart and .. Bbc
3.5
Indeed, it seems to me the film works better as a comic love story than it does as a sports epic. Time
1.5
A butcher sells pork products last month at a fresh produce market in Zhujiajiao on the outskirts of Shanghai, China. Washington Post
2.5
By the time the competitive game of football enters back into the equation for the way too long climax, the viewer has all but forgotten its supposed .. The Movie Boy
3.2
Krasinski is basically the straight man here and he plays his tarnished hero with all American naivety and charm. Reeling Reviews
3.0
That inconsistency prevents Leatherheads from being the breezy delight it sets out to be, but the spectacle of Clooney and Zellweger in a succession o .. Las Vegas Weekly
4.4
Unsentimental, non glamorized, and unclouded by the usual overlay of rose colored nostalgia, this is a raw but rewarding motion picture. ReelViews
3.5
The cast and executive producers of FXs forthcoming Sons of Anarchy spin off discuss how Mayans M.C. will diverge from the original series and the imp .. Calendar Live
3.2
Most of the gags work, but the shtick is overdone and Clooney finally runs out of charming reactions to the worlds abuse. Seattle Pi
1.5
Compiled with more than 40 hours of interviews with Coach Wooden, learn about the man behind the coach. Tony Medley
4.0
Its far more complex than a movie like this normally is, and Clooney handles it well.
3.1
The movie improves substantially once it essentially transforms into a progressively engrossing thriller, as Clooney delivers a screw tightening midse .. Reel Film
2.5
It all seems to come down to Dodges belief that the only way to keep football fun is to cheat.Thats probably not the message Clooney intends to send u .. The Star
3.5
The production design with its muted colours sings of the era and although the films a little long, it is made with such affection and charm it would .. Urban Cine File
4.5
Still, its hard to shake the feeling that this is the film that Gilliam, ultimately, could make, rather than the film he wanted to, and The Man Who Ki .. Film Ink
1.5
Attempts to reimagine a 30s diversion in comedy zaniness but with only partial success.
3.5
How much of this is based on history is a question, but some mangling is apparent.One fascinating insight that director Clooney captures well is the w .. Varia Gate
3.1
Its certainly easier to take than Clooney and the Coens joint attempt at screwball comedy, Intolerable Cruelty. New York Post
3.8
It has some goofy, old time slapstick reminiscent of O Brother, Where Art Thou, and like Intolerable Cruelty, its clearly derived from screwball comed .. Christianity Today
4.5
Like being ordered to have long hair and smile on stage, but wondering how to smile with a trombone in your mouth.Or repeatedly told youre not good en .. News Blaze
2.5
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2.5
Overall, a mediocre film with moments of greatness and moments of way not greatness. Ross Anthony
3.8
Directed by Clooney, the feature is a throwback to the screwball comedies of the 30s, executed with finger snap timing and photographed with a golden .. Brian Or Ndorf
3.8
With Leatherheads, a goofy ode to the origins of professional football, Mr. Clooney directs, produces and stars in what is essentially an old fashione .. Big Picture Big Sound
3.8
Clooney does a great directing job by capturing the comedy of the football action. Waffle Movies
3.0
This disjointedness would be acceptable except that it causes inconsistency with its overall pace and rhythm. Hollywood Chicago
4.0
Mini Review: A fairly mundane family adventure thats not completely awful due to a cleverly constructed story and strong production values, but its st .. ComingSoon
1.5
The great 30s comedies had edge, bite and relentless forward momentum. News Week
4.5
You will be able to save yourself from getting disappointed of watching nothing but a lame movie. Window To The Movies
3.1
Even if you do get it, you might wish it had a bit more pop to its dialogue, a bit more pep to its story. Chron
2.5
The story wants to be madcap and freewheeling, but it doesnt quite take flight. Scene Stealers
1.5
When Leatherheads focuses on the gridiron, it is slightly amusing and worth your time, but once it gets into a romantic triangle involving the three l .. Bowling Green Daily News
2.0
Leatherheads tries to be a screwball comedy, but its more The Eleven Stooges. Tony Mack
2.5
Its heartbreaking watching Leatherheads struggle through its self made morass in an effort to take flight. Flip Side Archive
2.5
Clooney means to generate humor from the resultant romantic triangle between Dodge, Carter and Lexie, but his script delivers neither zippy dialogue n .. Nicks Chager
1.5
A slovenly, timid, strenuously studied movie that takes forever to get nowhere, uninterestingly. Spectator
3.0
What the movie makes up for with heart it lacks in execution, oftentimes resorting to slapstick comedy rather than real laughs drawn at the expense of .. Movies Ign
2.5
Without the crutch of f bombs, spooge gags, and tits, a Stars arsenal consisted of charm, wit, and a playful sophistication. Films Nobs
1.5
The film looks great, and the production design is stunning, but the final product is overlong and tedious. The Dispatch (Lexington, N ..
1.5
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 pay .. World Wng
1.5
Clooney stages screwball repartee like a ping pong match shot through molasses Cine Passion
1.5
Therein lies the problem with Leatherheads %u2014 it has too many fish to fry, and most of them come out half done. Illinois Times
3.8
Pretty much a short list of actors who had the ability to make everything they did believable, be it comedy or drama. Crazed Fan Boy
3.2
If there is one specific genre of film that would be a near impossibility to make in the modern world, it is the screwball comedy. Film Jerk
4.5
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3.5
The setup is a peach.Its 1925, and Clooney is Dodge Connelly, the not quite over the hill star player for the Duluth Bulldogs, a pro football outfit i .. Blog Oregonlive
2.5
I dont want to be a wet blanket, boys, but heres the skinny: Unless its raw Clooney ness you seek (and that cup of Vitalis runneth over), or unless yo .. Movie Juice
3.8
Squabbles like this are unfortunate because the witty dialogue, delivered with verve and precise timing, especially by Clooney and Zellweger, is the t .. Maki At The Movies Blogspo ..
1.5
This is the slightest of Clooneys directorial offerings, but its carried over the line by two charismatic leads and a well honed screenplay. Courier Mail (Australia)
1.5
Leatherheads really doesnt know what kind of film it is, and as a result it shanks the winning kick not by a mile but by enough to be a disappointment .. Spectrum (St. George, Utah ..
2.5
A younger crowd tuned todoesnt know the genre, and older audiences mostly remember the classics; if the likes ofandare the standards,can be forgiven f .. Stop Smiling Online
2.5
Rarely have I seen a cinematic romance as deathly uninteresting as the one shared by the three leads. Mighty Ganesha
3.5
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1.5
Is Leatherheads a retro screwball comedy A patriotic tribute A sliver of sports history Its all those things and more. Alas, more is not necessarily b .. Bold Life (Hendersonville, ..
3.1
It moves in fits and starts and never finds the rhythmic pitter patter of rapid fire dialogue and energy it so desperately wants.The pieces are there, .. Sgn



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