Review of Leaving Las Vegas (1995) by Grant J — 28 Jun 2010

A well crafted film with a powerhouse performance from Nic Cage. It may well bring a little tear to your eye!

This review of Leaving Las Vegas (1995) was written by Grant J on 28 Jun 2010.

Leaving Las Vegas has generally received very positive reviews.

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