Leatherheads

After years of Hollywood success, George Clooney has finally fulfilled yet another dream. It was the determination to play high school football that evoked Clooney’s latest project titled “Leatherheads”. Acting as the film’s star, producer, and director, George Clooney has extended his unique vision on all things Hollywood. In “Leatherheads”, George Clooney tries to capture a time when some of the most memorable movies of all time came into existence.

The setting is 1925. The organization of professional football is desperately trying to make its way into the public’s eyes. With unflinching determination, Jimmy ‘Dodge’ Connelly (George Clooney), is one of the few players trying to keep the game alive. As a teammate of the fictional Duluth Bulldogs, Dodge finds his potential cash cow in a respected war hero and successful college football star, Carter Rutherford (John Krasinski). But, when cub reporter, Lexie Littleton (Renee Zellweger), starts to form a relationship with the handsome hero, Dodge gets more trouble than he bargained for.

With such an impressively star studded cast, “Leatherheads” holds not only a charming presence, but a classic take on the comedy genre as well. Senior and avid movie goers will unavoidably be transported back to the memories of classic films like “The Sting” and “Some Like it Hot.” It might seem appropriate to add “Leatherheads” to that list, given that it finds a strong relationship with the classic screwball comedies of the golden age of Hollywood. Look for dynamite dialogue between Clooney and Zellweger that is more laugh-provoking than both the influencing films of the past and the drab comedies of today.

With such a distinct classic Hollywood fashion, George Clooney has found a niche that is unlike any other working star today. With an already impressive style in films like; “Good Night, and Good Luck”; “The Good German” and “O Brother, Where Art Thou?” Clooney gives an even fresher take on the dying memories of the past. In its sharp and inventive dialogue combined with heartfelt craftsmanship, “Leatherheads”, boosts Clooney even further into the historical spotlight of the great faces in Hollywood.

Leatherheads

Rated PG-13 for brief strong language

Runtime: 114 min.

Starring: George Clooney, Renee Zellweger, John Krasinski, and Stephen Root

Directed by George Clooney