Review of Leaving Las Vegas (1995) by Whoiam D — 15 Feb 2012

Cage delivers his greatest performance as a piss head hell bent on drinking himself to death in Vegas. Great film.

This review of Leaving Las Vegas (1995) was written by Whoiam D on 15 Feb 2012.

Leaving Las Vegas has generally received very positive reviews.

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