Review of Leaving Las Vegas (1995) by Spencer S — 12 Jul 2010

I love Nicolas Cage, but this movie just made me love him more. Him, and of course Elisabeth Shue, who made the movie.

This review of Leaving Las Vegas (1995) was written by Spencer S on 12 Jul 2010.

Leaving Las Vegas has generally received very positive reviews.

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