Review of Leaving Las Vegas (1995) by David W — 30 Jan 2016

Nicolas Cage and Elizabeth Shue make chemistry on a drama about two people in care. Sad and depressing, it taught me something: Never go to Las Vegas!

This review of Leaving Las Vegas (1995) was written by David W on 30 Jan 2016.

Leaving Las Vegas has generally received very positive reviews.

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