Rent Leatherheads for FREE

Start your 30 day FREE trial » Find out more

+70,000 other titles and counting

NO late fees or long term contracts - cancel anytime
FREE first class post for DVD, Blu-ray & Games rental
1000's of films to stream instantly to your PC, TV or PS3^TM at no extra cost

Leatherheads Reviews

2008

50
from 11,231 members

A romantic comedy set in the world of 1920s football, where the owner of a professional team drafts a straight-laced college sensation, only to watch his new coach fall for his fiancée. Read more

Starring	George Clooney, John Krasinski, Renee Zellweger, Stephen Root
Director	George Clooney
Genres	Comedy, Drama, Romance

Sign up Leatherheads DVD, Blu-ray

Buy from Amazon.co.uk

Critic's review of Leatherheads
View all (1)
- Ah, how we miss the days of screwball comedy, when romance lived or died depending on the bite of your banter. Most... read more on Time Out
- 50361
- - David Fear
  - Time Out
  - 04 Nov 2008 at 00:20
Write your own review »
Most helpful member's review of Leatherheads
View all members' reviews (106)
- - 30
  - 1
  Surprise!Surprise!
  
  This was a surprising little cracker of a movie!
  
  Since the previous reviewer has gone into great detail about what happesn in the movie, I will ... read more »
  
  Report this review
- 557825
- [Highly rated reviewer]
  - a customer
  - SW London
  - 23 Apr 2008 at 21:52
Most recent members' reviews of Leatherheads
View all members' reviews (106)
- - 0
  - 0
  Something different...
  
  Okay, so if you're a fan of George Clooney in his traditional movie personalities or the same of Renee Zellweger (better still of both of them) then you'... read more »
  
  Report this review
- 909764
- - a customer
  - Bedfordshire
  - 30 Jul 2010 at 09:58
- - 0
  - 0
  A real gem!
  
  George Clooney is (as usual ) absolutely irresistable and the rest of the cast were pretty good too!
  
  The interesting plot, the clever banter, and the... read more »
  
  Report this review
- 864535
- - a customer
  - Nottingham
  - 21 Feb 2010 at 22:22
- - 0
  - 0
  Oh the funny
  
  That's all that I can really say about this movie. It is freaking hilarious. Or I thought it was! WATCH EEEEEET!!!!
  
  Report this review
- 860433
- - Tris
  - 17 reviews
  - Nottingham
  - 11 Feb 2010 at 18:19
- - 0
  - 0
  wasn't a bad film but not what it said it was about and not my type of film
  
  The write up is this
  
  A romantic comedy set in the world of 1920s football, where the owner of a professional team drafts a straight-laced college ... read more »
  
  Report this review
- 850186
- - rescuedogsrock
  - 9 reviews
  - The New Forest
  - 17 Jan 2010 at 11:35
- - 0
  - 0
  Disappointed
  
  With Zellwegger and Clooney as the stars of the show, I thought this was going to be awesome, but found that when the credits came, I was pleased to switch it ... read more »
  
  Report this review
- 842184
- - nick98
  - 19 reviews
  - Godalming
  - 24 Dec 2009 at 00:09
- - 0
  - 0
  Zzzzzzz
  
  Well, tried to watch it, fell asleep and then had no urge to see it to the end!
  
  Report this review
- 832875
- - a customer
  - Beckenham
  - 20 Nov 2009 at 11:12
- - 0
  - 0
  Loving the Leatherheads
  
  I really enjoyed this film. George Clooney and Renee Zellweger really work well together - the sexual chemistry is hot!
  
  It's hard to know exactly... read more »
  
  Report this review
- 830533
- - a customer
  - London
  - 12 Nov 2009 at 21:26
- - 0
  - 0
  leatherheads
  
  couldn't really get into it turned it off after bout 15 mins cut my losses didn't enjoy at all
  
  Report this review
- 829175
- - steviegmum
  - 1 review
  - Doncaster
  - 08 Nov 2009 at 21:26
- - 0
  - 0
  A must for sports fans
  
  I don't understand the rules of American football, but nevertheless I have enjoyed a good old fashioned film about the Twenties in the background of that ... read more »
  
  Report this review
- 818152
- - a customer
  - Coupar Angus, Scotland
  - 06 Oct 2009 at 14:42
- - 0
  - 0
  Leatherheads featherheads
  
  This was an entertaining film, but tried too hard to emulate historical romcoms with cary g. The story was a bit week and overall the film lacked emotion and ... read more »
  
  Report this review
- 817773
- - a customer
  - Ashford
  - 05 Oct 2009 at 09:08
View all members' reviews (106)

- - 30
  - 1
  Surprise!Surprise!
  
  This was a surprising little cracker of a movie!
  
  Since the previous reviewer has gone into great detail about what happesn in the movie, I will ... read more »
  
  Report this review
- 557825
- [Highly rated reviewer]
  - a customer
  - SW London
  - 23 Apr 2008 at 21:52
- - 17
  - 3
  Dull, dull, dull!
  
  I will spare you a proper review and just move onto the verdict.
  
  This film is supremely boring. Clooney and Zellweger present the most irritating ... read more »
  
  Report this review
- 617169
- - Pigdog
  - 1 review
  - Banbury
  - 21 Aug 2008 at 10:42
- - 15
  - 0
  USA football (all hands & no feet lol)
  
  This was much better than I thought it was going to be. Quite funny and a little slapstick.
  
  Report this review
- 689421
- [Highly rated reviewer]
  - Rip
  - Manchester
  - 17 Jan 2009 at 06:05
- - 4
  - 0
  No chemistry
  
  Basic plot revolves around 1920s 'professional' football, with George Clooney trying to save his team by commercialising the sport. He has the idea of ... read more »
  
  Report this review
- 622131
- - AngelC80
  - 92 reviews
  - Leicester
  - 01 Sep 2008 at 08:43
- - 2
  - 0
  Leatherheads
  
  This is what I would call a Sunday film. A light hearted film that was ok. I wasn't bored but then I can't say I was over excited about the film either... read more »
  
  Report this review
- 622360
- - a customer
  - Epsom
  - 01 Sep 2008 at 15:32
- - 2
  - 0
  Leatherheads - Must see
  
  I loved this movie because I love George Clooney's individual humour and Renee Zelweger was faultless as usual. I loved the fasion, the music and the sepia... read more »
  
  Report this review
- 639623
- - AKAMsWoogie
  - 60 reviews
  - London
  - 06 Oct 2008 at 07:41
- - 2
  - 0
  Leatherheads
  
  Liked the film, liked George - good one to watch.
  
  Report this review
- 647276
- - a customer
  - York
  - 21 Oct 2008 at 15:39
- - 2
  - 0
  Enjoyable Sport flick
  
  I rented this on the strength of the trailer and because George Clooney is generally just plain watchable in anything!. I was not let down - this had the air of... read more »
  
  Report this review
- 689683
- - a customer
  - Wereham
  - 17 Jan 2009 at 15:48
- - 1
  - 0
  Entertaining
  
  Nice entertaining film George Clooney great as normal should do comedy more. Renee Zellweger was truly terrible a plank of wood looks good to her, she was a bad... read more »
  
  Report this review
- 636176
- - a customer
  - Manchester
  - 28 Sep 2008 at 18:15
- - 1
  - 0
  Missed the mark
  
  Being a fan of Clooney and Zellwegger, I was looking forward to this film. While it has some cute and witty dialogue, the lack of chemistry between the two ... read more »
  
  Report this review
- 640942
- - MLea
  - 2 reviews
  - London
  - 08 Oct 2008 at 16:21

< Prev
1
2
3
4
5
...
» of 11
Next >

Agree or disagree? Write your own review

Review title: Give it a rating:

Write your review:

Tips for writing helpful reviews

Only review titles you've actually seen!
Talk about what you liked and disliked
Compare this title with other similar titles
Provide plenty of detail - at least 20 words
Space things out - use blank lines between paragraphs.
Be appropriate - no adult content, libellous statements or naughty words
Don't SPAM! No promoting of other websites or services
Don't plaguerise! Your submission must be your own original work
Don't talk about LOVEFiLM by name

Give it a title:

Tips for an eye catching title

Don't just repeat the name of the title you're reviewing
Don't summarise your entire review in one word - a minimum of 2 words please.
Give people a reason to read your full review - create a sense of intrigue or curiosity!

Keep me anonymous Keep me anonymous Contains spoiler? This review contains spoilers (or might spoil it for someone who hasn't seen it yet)

New users register here

Email address:
Password:
Preferred user name:
I agree to LOVEFiLMs Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy
I'd like to receive film news and reviews as well as info about all the other good stuff LOVEFiLM offers

Already a member? Sign in here

Email address:
Password:Forgotten password?

By clicking Preview review you agree to our Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy

Buy from Amazon.co.uk

- - Buy
- Leatherheads - Blu-ray
  
  From his casual charm to his cleft chin, George Clooney has frequently drawn comparisons to an actor of another age: Cary Grant. With his third directorial effort, the Oscar winner pays homage to the style of films that helped make Grant famous, such as BRINGING UP BABY and HIS GIRL FRIDAY. In 1925,...

- - Buy
- Leatherheads
  
  A romantic comedy set in the world of 1920s football, where the owner of a professional team drafts a straight-laced college sensation, only to watch his new coach fall for his fiancée....