Review of Leaving Las Vegas (1995) by Dennis M — 25 Aug 2012

Very well acted, but so completely depressing I'll never watch again.

This review of Leaving Las Vegas (1995) was written by Dennis M on 25 Aug 2012.

Leaving Las Vegas has generally received very positive reviews.

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