Leatherheads (Widescreen)

Sometimes a product review is needed instead of a movie review. This is one of those times. This review is about the product - a DVD that is supposed to have a playable movie on it.

I never managed to watch Leatherheads because the DVD has some type of new DRM (digital rights management) that is incompatible with my DVD player. It isn't an old player either. I've received and sent back 4 different Leatherheads DVDs with netflix. Once I finally researched it a bit I found the truth. It's an intentionally crippled product. I don't feel like getting a new player every time a studio decides to alienate the public.

So, if you buy this thing, keep the receipt and test it pronto. Even if you aren't going to watch it right away. See if it works in your player. You may need to get a different movie for that night at home.

Beware buying this as a gift for anyone. They'll politely smile as they ask if you saved the receipt.

This was a boring movie. It seemed like not enough was happening. I like George Clooney, but not in period pieces, and I like John Krasinski, but apparently he is best in "The Office" because none of his movies have been any good. Renee Zellweger overacted. I kept drifting away while this was on to vacuum or wash dishes.

And I'm picky about movies. This is a lighthearted good time with a few belly laughs dispersed throughout. Clooney takes on that leader with a semi-goofy persona character that he demonstrated in "O'Brother where art Thou'.

I'm not going to say that this movie mixes just the right amount of comedy, drama and romance to be perfect......it doesn't. But it is an entertaining, fairly tight-knit, well made and funny movie. Guys will probably enjoy it a bit more because of the football and 'guy-themes' like the occaisional bar fight and machismo driven dialogues. However, the lady I watched it with enjoyed it too. All the actors, including Renee, do a good job.

Nothing deep here - obviously - just good ole, occaisionally witty, fun.

Being a huge George Clooney fan, I will see just about anything he is in. This one was a big disappointment. Firstly, he seemed to old for the part and secondly it seemed to try too hard to be a movie from the 50s. Certainly it was not unpleasant, but I would rather have spent my time watching the superb "Michael Clayton" or the even better "Good Night and Good Luck" again.

Its a good funny movie. Hd quality is excellent. My only gripe is where are the special features. It only includes U-control and thats it. Makes me think they will double-dip sooner rather than later.