Review of Leaving Las Vegas (1995) by George S — 11 Mar 2013

A brilliantly realized tone poem... a cauterizing movie -- it burns like bourbon splashed on an exposed heart.

This review of Leaving Las Vegas (1995) was written by George S on 11 Mar 2013.

Leaving Las Vegas has generally received very positive reviews.

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