Universal has released the movie trailer for Leatherheads, a romantic comedy set in the world of 1920s football. The story follows the owner of a professional team who drafts a straight-laced college sensation in an attempt to legitimatize the sport, only to watch his new coach fall for his fiancée. Directed and starring George Clooney, co-starring John Krasinski, Renée Zellweger, and Stephen Root.
Seems a little zany to me, but I keep telling myself that this is the same guy who directed Confessions of a Dangerous Mind and Good Night and Good Luck. Watch the trailer after the jump. What you you guys think?
You can also watch the trailer in High Definition on Yahoo! Movies. Leatherheads hits theaters on April 4th 2008.
December 14th, 2007 at 7:23 pm
bad trailer…good movie?
i think clooney is going for the old style broad comedy of yesteryear. i’m certain there will be amazing surprises just like his other films.
looking forward to it!
December 14th, 2007 at 7:59 pm
I think this movie is going to be amazing because it was written by one of the most talented writers ever, Rick Reilly. Not only is he an amazing writer, he went to one of the best schools out there, CU-Boulder…. Can’t wait until April 2008!
December 14th, 2007 at 8:21 pm
Looks boring and trite.
December 15th, 2007 at 2:24 am
this is the rick reilly (sports illustrated) movie? now i remember. as far as clooney goes, he’s pretty good with comedy, i.e. o brother where art thou & intolerable cruelty
December 16th, 2007 at 5:21 pm
I think that after this, and with the success of the Office, Krasinski is going to be the guy to watch. Clooney always pretty solid in whatever he does, and this film looks like it’s going to be able to hit all the comedic buttons. I’ll be in line.
April 3rd, 2008 at 6:27 pm
This looks like it is going to be a great comedy… hopefully the trailers don’t make the movie look good, but it actually is good.