A romantic comedy set against the backdrop of America's nascent pro-football league in 1925. George Clooney stars as "Dodge" Connelly of the Duluth Bulldogs, a wily (if a bit long in the tooth) player whose team goes bankrupt. Carter's manager resorts to shady dealing to cover it up, even bribing the original witness to change his story. In 1925, an enterprising pro football player convinces America's too-good-to-be-true college football hero to play for his team and keep the league from going under. He switched to mainstream cinema with critically acclaimed roles in movies like ‘From Dusk till Dawn’ (1996), ‘One Fine Day’ (1996), ‘Out of Sight’ (1998), and ‘Three Kings’ (1999). Broadcast journalist Edward R. Murrow looks to bring down Senator Joseph McCarthy. Filming wrapped in mid-May 2007. There's nothing like pizza on a first date. Dodge Connelly (George Clooney), a charming, brash football hero, is determined to guide his team from bar brawls to packed stadiums. Carter confesses that the surrender of the Germans was a lucky accident and that his role in it was more foolish than heroic. But after the players lose their sponsor and the entire league faces certain collapse, Dodge convinces a college football star to join his ragtag ranks. [6], The piano player bent over the tack piano with eyes glued to music is the composer of the original music in this film, Oscar-winning songwriter Randy Newman. Luck is not always on the Bulldogs' side, as can be interpreted from the outcome of the first game you watch them play, but trickery and cheating is. Dodge's attempts to legitimize pro football take on a life of their own. The story sparks a firestorm of accusations and reprimands. [3] Filming locations mainly included locations in Chattanooga, Tennessee, upstate South Carolina around Anderson, Greenville, Ware Shoals, Greer and Travelers Rest, as well as Boiling Springs and western North Carolina around Statesville, Greensboro and Winston-Salem, specifically at Hanes Middle School and the Winston-Salem Millennium Center. The budget for the film was $58 million. Spurred on by the threats of Carter's manager, she decides to publish the story. In addition, the commissioner takes the responsibility of clearing up the Carter controversy to set an example for the new direction of professional football. "[2] The Canton Bulldogs was the first successful pro football team, which is why the Professional Football Hall of Fame is located in Canton, Ohio. Ryan Bingham enjoys living out of a suitcase for his job, travelling around the country firing people, but finds that lifestyle threatened by the presence of a potential love interest, and a new hire presenting a new business model. John Krasinski's Some Good News Returns with Dwayne Johnson and George Clooney for Holiday Special Dana Rose Falcone 12/21/2020 The Mega Millions $1 billion jackpot is … This time it will be against Carter, who has changed sides from Duluth to Chicago. Then, in 2010, he married actress Emily Blunt—at George Clooney's house on Lake … It's just a fun movie. "[9] On Metacritic the film has a weighted average score of 56 out of 100, based on 34 critics, indicating "mixed or average reviews". [1], On Rotten Tomatoes the film has an approval rating of 52% based on 170 reviews, with an average rating of 5.81/10. It was with his breakthrough role as Doctor Doug Ross in ‘ER’ (1994–1999), that George Clooney tasted success. As a result of his presence, both the Bulldogs and pro football in general begin to prosper. The football game scenes at the beginning and at the end of the picture were filmed at Memorial Stadium, near Central Piedmont Community College in Charlotte, North Carolina,[4] with technical advisor T.J. Troup "teaching them the intricacies of 1920s football so that they look and sound like real players of the era."[5]. He appeared in commercials and guest-starred on television shows, as well as doing readings of off-Broadway plays while working as a waiter. George Clooney stars as "Dodge" Connelly of the Duluth Bulldogs, a wily (if a bit long in the tooth) player whose team goes bankrupt. John Krasinski hosts Some Good News holiday special with George Clooney, Dwayne Johnson, and more this link is to an external site that may or may not meet accessibility guidelines. On March 24, George Clooney and Renée Zellweger premiered the film in Maysville, Kentucky, birthplace of Clooney's father and aunt, Nick Clooney and Rosemary Clooney. "[12] Dodge argues that America "needs" heroes and it is implied the true story will not be told. Since then, Clooney has made his way to the big screen and never looked back. Chicago Tribune newspaper reporter Lexie Littleton becomes the object of the affections of both Dodge and Carter. The new commissioner of football appointed by the US Congress, formalizes the game's rules, taking away improvisational antics. $41.3 million. The rivalry for Lexie's affection spills onto the field. One minute it's a romantic comedy. Directed by George Clooney. He starred in the play What the Eunuch Saw, which was written and directed by his former college classmates Emily O'Dell and Isaac Robert Hurwitz. Grange was signed to a contract with the Chicago Bears in 1925, the day after his final game at Illinois. To help bring 2020 to a close, Krasinski got some help from Justin Timberlake, George Clooney and Dwayne Johnson. You must be a registered user to use the IMDb rating plugin. This new champ is almost too good to be true, and Lexie Littleton (Renée Zellweger) aims to prove that's the case. [citation needed], Co-producer Grant Heslov stated that he thought the guild "made the wrong decision," saying, "This script that Duncan and Rick wrote sat languid until after we finished Good Night, and Good Luck... George liked Leatherheads but said it never felt quite right. They wed on July 10, 2010, during a private ceremony at George Clooney… In the aftermath of the Persian Gulf War, four soldiers set out to steal gold that was stolen from Kuwait, but they discover people who desperately need their help. Basically everything you see is typical of the time period. George Clooney has been involved in many classic films and to honor him this list will consist of all of Clooney's films ranked from best to worst. In truth, the men are Bulldogs in borrowed Army uniforms. Actually, anyone watching the movie might get a little shock when they hear that coffee is only 10 cents a cup at a diner Dodge stops at early on in the movie. While in post-war Berlin to cover the Potsdam Conference, an American military journalist is drawn into a murder investigation which involves his former mistress and his driver. The commissioner frees Lexie from printing a retraction. After the game, Dodge meets up with Lexie and they ride into the sunset on Dodge's motorbike, discussing with humor the possibilities in their future, which include bankruptcy, scandals and jail time. Especially today, only a few probably know that this A-lister was once a tv actor, first getting his big break in the hit NBC medical drama ER. Leatherheads movie trailer (2008) - Plot synopsis: In 1925, an enterprising pro football player convinces America's too-good-to-be-true college football hero to play for his team and keep the league from going under. Lexie notices that after a brawl, Dodge is missing and with most players covered in mud, no one can tell who is who. The film was released on April 4, 2008. Dodge is warned that if he pulls any old tricks to win the next game, he will lose his place in the league. John Krasinski’s serving up Some Good News and joy this holiday season as the A Quiet Place star resumes his feel-good YouTube series. Want to share IMDb's rating on your own site? Dodge is determined to save both his team and pro football in general when the players lose their sponsor and the league is on the brink of collapse. Interrupting a private hearing in the commissioner's office, Dodge threatens Carter with a confrontation by his old army mates. With the whole world against Lexie (even the Tribune is pushing her to retract her story), Dodge concocts a clever ruse. This new champ is almost too good to be true, and Lexie Littleton (Renée Zellweger) aims to prove that's the case. Carter's conniving manager is banned from football as well. Aside from spending time with his wife, Amal Clooney, and their 3-year-old twins, and editing his new film “The Midnight Sky,” he’s relied on, like many others, a text chain with pals and Zoom. Welcome to the team Carter Rutherford (John Krasinski), America's favorite son. Carter soon discovers Lexie's agenda and is doubly hurt when he learns that Dodge and Lexie are starting to show affections for each other and even shared a kiss. An assassin hides out in Italy for one last assignment. “Leatherheads,” directed by George Clooney, is a comedic tribute to the rough-and-tumble 1920s-era origins of professional football, in which Mr. Krasinski plays a … ... Before becoming the big movie star that he is today, ... 2 TV Actor: George Clooney. But while she digs,... ‘American Dream’ Review: Steven Spielberg’s Favorite Dp Loses Focus in a Dull Russian Mob Thriller, Ben Affleck Eyed for George Clooney Drama ‘The Tender Bar’, George Clooney’s ‘The Midnight Sky’ Could Bring Netflix to the Oscars — Here’s Why, Favorite Fictional Movie or TV Football Team, Best Defensive American Football Movie Character. The ensuing fight over Lexie's affections puts her off. In 1925, Jimmy "Dodge" Connelly (George Clooney) is captain of the Duluth Bulldogs, a struggling professional American football team. [8] Viewers in their 50s to 80s were the main audience for the film. After calling them "dimwitted" or something similar for the fortieth time, Lexie is assigned by her boss to a story on Carter "The Bullet" Rutherford (played by John Krasinski), a war hero with a more than embellished story. John Krasinski, Actor: A Quiet Place. There appears to be an interception and Chicago seems to have won, but when the mud is removed it is seen that the player is none other than Dodge Connelly, who disguised himself as a Chicago player on the play. Enjoy! George Clooney's "Dodge" Connelly is great. Train scenes were filmed at the North Carolina Transportation Museum in Spencer, North Carolina and The Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum in Chattanooga, TN. As unappealing and generic as that might sound compared to the average comedy feature, it was actually a quite fun movie, which is to be expected coming from Clooney.The movie follows the story of the Duluth Bulldogs, a professional American football team, and its most well-known player, Dodge Connelly. After they punch each other in the face for the tenth time and finish it off with a bad joke from The Bullet, you already are hoping that one of them will bash the other's skull in by accident or something just so that the scene can end. Leatherheads A politically charged epic about the state of the oil industry in the hands of those personally involved in and affected by it. His solution is to lure a war hero and star of the college-football circuit, Carter "The Bullet" Rutherford (John Krasinski from the American version of The Office ) to join the team and, through the sheer force of his celebrity, legitimize professional football. [8] As of October 2013, the movie had made about $31.2 million from the United States and Canada and $10.1 million from other markets making a global total of Dodge decides football should be played without rules. The website's critics consensus reads: "Despite a good premise and strong cast, this pro football romcom is half screwball and half fumble. Suburbicon (2017) - 5.7. He took it to Italy with him, and I remember when he called to say he thought he'd solved it. George Clooney and John Krasinski interview each other and answer questions from viewers about their movie, Leatherheads. Leatherheads is a 2008 American sports comedy film from Universal Pictures directed by and starring George Clooney.The film also stars Renée Zellweger, Jonathan Pryce, and John Krasinski and focuses on the early years of professional American football.The film was released on April 4, 2008. Additional train scenes were filmed in the Winston-Salem suburb of Tobaccoville, specifically in the community of Donnaha. Written by Krasinski also took on the first Covid-19 vaccines, featuring clips of frontline workers dancing after receiving their first doses. There were no rules to American football early on, and cheating was what made the game interesting. He convinces Princeton University's college football star, Carter "the Bullet" Rutherford, to join the Bulldogs, hoping to capitalize on Carter's fame as a decorated hero of the First World War (like Alvin York, he single-handedly captured a large group of German soldiers). Dodge claims that they are just outside the door, ready to congratulate him for his heroic actions. 6 TV Actor: John Krasinski. One thing that you clearly see, if you read the original, the subsequent drafts and then his draft, is that he wrote the majority of the film... We both thought Duncan and Rick would get first position credit, which they deserved. The team itself is loosely based on the Duluth Eskimos. Luckily the actor had some amazing mentors to educate him, with George Clooney among one of the biggest A-listers who gave Krasinski advice that clearly stuck with him over the years. He took it to Italy with him, and I remember when he called to say he thought he'd solved it. The Captain hopes his latest move will help the struggling sport finally capture the country's attention. "When I feel … Dodge becomes infamous for cheating almost every game and leading his team to victory because of it. Just yesterday, my family and I were itching to go to the movie theatre. The Captain hopes his latest move will help the struggling sport finally capture the country's attention. It was okay then, though. [citation needed], The crew and cast headquarters during the Winston-Salem scenes were based in the nearby town of East Bend, in Yadkin County, North Carolina. He just got off one with Matt Damon and John Krasinski. A cub journalist playing in the big leagues, Lexie is a spitfire newswoman who suspects there are holes in Carter's war story. An adaptation of the cult memoir of game show impresario Chuck Barris (Sam Rockwell), in which he purports to have been a C.I.A. The film, based on … Get a sneak peek of the new version of this page. John Krasinski is an actor whose film work has completely passed me by but, after seeing him as Carter Rutherford, he is obviously a total professional. "[14], In 2007, a Writers Guild of America arbitration vote decided not to award Clooney a screen credit for the film, preferring to credit only the original writers, longtime Sports Illustrated columnist Rick Reilly and his former magazine colleague, Duncan Brantley. With George Clooney, Renée Zellweger, John Krasinski, David de Vries. Carter tells Dodge that Dodge is finished playing football, based on the threat the commissioner had made. During the end credits, pictures show Dodge and Lexie getting married, Carter donating $10,000 to the US military and Carter's former manager with new clients Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig. The ambitious reporter Lexie Littleton, played by Renée Zellweger, is a genuinely engaging character I warmed to more and more as the story progressed. Check out our gallery of the 2021 Oscar nominees in the leading and supporting acting categories, as the characters they so brilliantly played and in real life. Kirk Honeycutt of The Hollywood Reporter wrote: "Clooney, the film's director and star, can't make up his mind how to approach the story. Welcome to the team Carter Rutherford (John Krasinski), America's favorite son. In an interview on the Late Show with David Letterman, Clooney mentioned the plot is loosely based on George Halas's signing of University of Illinois football star Harold "Red" Grange. [citation needed], In its opening weekend, the film grossed $12.6 million in 2,769 theaters in the United States and Canada, ranking No. Dodge and Carter part on good terms once again. (2008). hitman. Some scenes are featured in a speakeasy, with a female African-American jazz singer performing. John Krasinski has a number of impressive credits on his resume but back when he was just a TV star starting out with movie roles, he had a lot to learn. A law firm brings in its "fixer" to remedy the situation after a lawyer has a breakdown while representing a chemical company that he knows is guilty in a multibillion-dollar class action suit. 3 at the box office behind the second weekend of 21 and fellow newcomer Nim's Island,[7] below the expectations of Universal Studios. George Clooney's "Dodge" Connelly is great. Lexie has been assigned to find proof that Carter's war heroics are bogus. The ambitious reporter Lexie Littleton, played by Renée Zellweger, is a genuinely engaging character I warmed to more and more as the story progressed. [citation needed] While he did not contest the ruling of the WGA, Clooney said that he did not want to exclude Brantley and Reilly, agreeing that they deserved the first position credit for their work, but felt that his "major overhaul" of the 17-year-old script to turn it into a screwball comedy left only two of the original scenes intact. This movie is more than enough to quench the thirst of any moviegoer who asks for nothing more than an hour and a half of simple humour and slapstick antics.The historical accuracy is there. John Krasinski was once our goofy, beloved Office crush. After initially being set for release in December 2007, the studio moved the release date to April 4, 2008. NEW YORK (AP) — How has George Clooney been handling isolation? Clooney and Zellweger visited Duluth to promote the film. Less than a year later, they were engaged. Director: George Clooney Writers: Duncan Brantley, Rick Reilly Stars: John Krasinski, David de Vries, Rick Forrester Clooney later explained that "We wanted to call them the Eskimos, but because we were drinking in the movie, the NFL said we couldn't use the actual names. A beautiful gold digger matches wits with a shrewd Beverly Hills divorce lawyer who is increasingly attracted to her. It was "part of the 1927 score for the Gershwin antiwar musical satire Strike Up the Band". In 1925, an enterprising pro football player convinces America's too-good-to-be-true college football hero to play for his team and keep the league from going under. He intends to tell the newspapers the real story about his "capture" of the German soldiers. After graduating from Brown University, Krasinski moved to New York to pursue acting. They Had Pizza On Their First Date. Title: There are also some absolutely classic lines and scenes. It received mixed reviews from critics and grossed just $41 million against its $58 million budget. Dodge Connelly (George Clooney), a charming, brash football hero, is determined to guide his team from bar brawls to packed stadiums. John Krasinski is an actor whose film work has completely passed me by but, after seeing him as Carter Rutherford, he is obviously a total professional. In addition to his legendary tales of combat heroism, Carter has dashing good looks and unparalleled speed and skill on the field. In response to the WGA's ruling, Clooney resigned his full WGA status to go "financial core" within the guild, meaning that while still technically a member, he only has limited rights. "[15], Paul Attanasio also did uncredited re-writes on the film prior to Clooney taking over. Don't expect too much depth, because there really isn't any. An idealistic staffer for a new presidential candidate gets a crash course on dirty politics during his stint on the campaign trail. Tall, handsome American film and television star John Krasinski is known for his role as sardonic nice guy Jim Halpert on NBC's popular TV series, The Office (2005), for which he won a 2007 and 2008 Screen Actors Guild Award for outstanding performance by an ensemble in a comedy series. Leatherheads, George Clooney's latest movie, dives into the Roaring 20s, early professional football, the Chicago Tribune, and fake war heroes, all in about an hour and 44 minutes. With any other actor and actress at the forefront at the movie, it may have come off as generic and boring, but Clooney and Zellweger have enough chemistry and enough quirks to make the movie fun. RT.com will provide the ratings. But after the players lose their sponsor and the entire league faces certain collapse, Dodge convinces a college football star to join his ragtag ranks. [10] Audiences surveyed by CinemaScore gave the film an average grade of "C+" on scale of A+ to F.[11], Peter Travers of Rolling Stone wrote: "Leatherheads is most on its game when it's in the game, and in the zone of Clooney's no-bull affection for the faces of his actors. Todd McCarthy of Variety wrote: "Arch and funny in equal measure, this looks like a theatrical non-starter that Clooney fans and football devotees might be tempted to check out down the line on DVD or on the tube. So, here are George Clooney's films ranked from best to worst. However, this is perhaps looking too deeply into a fun, casual movie.The main criticism I have of this movie is that some of the scenes just go on too long, especially the punching scene which was featured in the previews. His solution is to lure a war hero and star of the college-football circuit, Carter "The Bullet" Rutherford (John Krasinski from the American version of The Office ) to join the team and, through the sheer force of his celebrity, legitimize professional football. To take a break from the news, Krasinski recruited George Clooney to give an update on the weather — Brad Pitt served as the show's "weatherman" in a previous episode. Dodge plays in one last game. Keep track of everything you watch; tell your friends. That's one of the main themes of the movie.After the introduction comes Lexie Littleton (played by Renée Zellweger), a quick-witted reporter for the Chicago Tribune who doesn't like her co-workers too much. Then it switches to slapstick, then to screwball comedy before sliding into Frank Capra territory. John Krasinski, Emily Blunt, 2019 SAG Awards, Candids "Meeting John really changed my life," she raved in a 2013 InStyle cover story . Take a look ahead at some of our most anticipated superhero series arriving in 2021 and beyond. Clooney directs this film, co-written with Grant Heslov and the kings of dark … Everyone could use some good news these days, and John Krasinski is here to deliver. [citation needed], Leatherheads began filming on February 12, 2007. The George and Ira Gershwin song "The Man I Love" is sung in the film but the song was not extant in 1925. If you don't go in expecting too much, you will leave satisfied, refreshed, and entertained, and that's really all the movie aimed for. Leatherheads is a 2008 American sports comedy film from Universal Pictures directed by and starring George Clooney. The play is changed from an interception to a touchdown, and the Bulldogs win. Use the HTML below. 34 of 39 people found this review helpful. Carter confesses the truth. A reporter in Iraq might just have the story of a lifetime when he meets Lyn Cassady, a guy who claims to be a former member of the U.S. Army's New Earth Army, a unit that employs paranormal powers in their missions. George Clooney Movies by luisbrincos | created - 15 Jun 2017 | updated - 16 Aug 2018 | Public Refine See titles to watch instantly, titles you haven't rated, etc [16], "Hundred of fans welcome Clooney, Zellweger to Duluth", "Clooney, Zellweger promote movie in Duluth", "Leatherheads (2008) - Weekend Box Office Results", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Leatherheads&oldid=1006222816, Articles with unsourced statements from June 2011, Articles with unsourced statements from May 2016, Articles with unsourced statements from November 2012, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License, Donnie Fowler as Chicago Tribune Reporter, This page was last edited on 11 February 2021, at 18:34. Dodge Connelly (Clooney), captain of a struggling squad of barroom brawlers, has only one hope to save his team: recruit college superstar Carter Rutherford (John Krasinski, The Office). A cub journalist playing in the big leagues, Lexie is a spitfire newswoman who suspects there are holes in Carter's war story. John Krasinski's "Some Good News" is back from summer vacation — and he brought Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson, George Clooney and millions of … Even George Clooney is surprised by how timely his new movie, "The Midnight Sky," has become since the onset of the coronavirus pandemic. To offset that, however, there were some very quick and humorous scenes, like the scene in which Dodge first meets Lexie in the hotel and tries to hide his face by reading an issue of a women's magazine.Overall, Leatherheads is worth it for the entertainment value. The game does not go well for Dodge, including how muddy the field is. A golden-boy war hero who single-handedly forced multiple German soldiers to surrender in The Great War, Carter has dashing good looks and unparalleled speed on the field. 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