Leatherheads Reviews

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 simply comment on what I think makes this movie worth seeing: I'm not a George Clooney fan (don't see what the fuss is all about!), but I did like to see the light conversational sparring between him and 'Lexie'. It's something not seen in the movies these days and quite a shame I think: a little bit of sexual tension is always a good thing on screen. It allows the viewer something to look forward to....(when they finally realise they can't live without each other). I would call this movie quaint, but in the loveliest of ways possible: by quaint I mean, that the makers of this flick added no sex or nudity scene (thankfully) and instead worked on deliverying a good storyline and a really good script, with some very punchy,witty clever lines. I thoroughly enjoyed it, especially since there was good, solid, convincing chemistry between the two main actors Dodge and Lexie! A must see if you enjoyed the oldies. NOT recommended for anyone

who likes their films full of action, no substance and alot of nudity and sex. (you'll probably fall asleep watching this!)

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 characters to screen with the overall humour of the film all too knowing and cheesy.

This is another boring American football film which may have went down well in the US but not anywhere else.

[Highly rated reviewer]

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.

[Highly rated reviewer]

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 bringing in some all-American college football/war hero type to attract the sponsors. These changes to the sport, however, have the potential to threaten his place within it. Renee Z is Lexie, a reporter assigned to expose the real story behind wonder boy's war reputation and acts as the love interest for both him and GC.

This film attempts to stay within the acting frame of these 1920s rom-coms, but it doesn't do this as effectively or with as keen an attention to detail as, for example, Down With Love. It is quite slow to get moving and the humour doesn't always quite come off. The biggest issue in this film is the lack of chemistry between Renee and George, which was essential to make the film work. None of the stars embarrass themselves but it isn't something I would recommend or even watch again on TV.

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. I can imagine that some people would love this film and if you like George Clooney then you should watch this film.

[Highly rated reviewer]

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 tones of the movie. A must see.

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 choice.

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 leads left me disappointed in the film.

I'd hope this film would be similar to Down With Love, but missed the mark. Clooney's character needs more depth and isn't entirely likeable.

A promising start, but never really gets there.

Leatherheads

Liked the film, liked George - good one to watch.

Very Witty

I really enjoyed this film and found the storyline very entertaining. Predictable at times but you dont mind with these kind of films. I thought Clooney and Zellweger worked well off each other and enjoyed the old style american football scenes.