Leatherheads - Pigskin Paradise
Leatherheads A-
Starring George Clooney, Renee Zellweger, and John Krasinski
Directed by George Clooney (Good Night, and Good Luck)
Rated PG-13 for brief strong language
Appropriate for ages 10+
The Story: In 1925, the entire professional football league was in a state of collapse. Dodge Connelly (Clooney), a charming yet brash player is convinced that he can save the league by pulling in a big college player from Princeton (Krasinski) that is capable of filling stadiums. Unfortunately, a cute little Chicago reporter (Zelleweger) is following their team in the hopes of bringing down the reputation of the new star player.
The Good: From the very beginning this film comes across as a purely entertaining experience sure to put a big, cheesy smile on anyone's face. Clooney's performance is every bit as good as his turn in O Brother, Where Art Thou?, and the rest of the cast backs him up just fine. There were several occasions where I couldn't help but laugh way-out-loud.
The Bad: The part of the plot dealing with bringing down the young player's rep gets a bit tired and slows the pacing down considerably. A fifteen minute trim could have made this film a classic.
The Summary: Clooney and gang turn this intelligent sports comedy into a fun and enjoyable escapade.
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