Review of Leaving Las Vegas (1995) by Michelle H — 14 Sep 2013
A truly great work of art and my favorite love story of all time! It is about the power of love in the midst of tragedy. Nicolas Cage is mesmerizing as Ben, a drunk who goes to Vegas to drink himself to death. Once there, he meets high-class hooker Sara and the two fall in love. Ben moves in with her and continues to drink, Sara continues to hook, of course this creates complications in their relationship. Tragedy ensues, but in the midst of it, their love blazes strong!
This film does not hold back, it is graphic and shocking, Ben is a very tortured soul in this, but in spite of being very drunk through the whole movie, he is charismatic, coherent, and emotionally intense. Sara has no regrets about being a hooker, even though her life is in constant danger.
The film is shot like a theater play, in individual segments. The musical score is beautiful and very romantic, with lots of blues and jazz intermingled with a haunting.
Underscore. An amazing and very visceral film that does not make judgments, but allows you to come to your own conclusion about what it all means! A tour de force, I loved it!
This review of Leaving Las Vegas (1995) was written by Michelle H on 14 Sep 2013.
Leaving Las Vegas has generally received very positive reviews.
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