Review of Leaving Las Vegas (1995) by Sameer M — 03 Apr 2010

Nic cage in performance of a lifetime as a man who has lost everything and d only thing he wants is drink himself to death...

In a way DEVDAS revisited...

This review of Leaving Las Vegas (1995) was written by Sameer M on 03 Apr 2010.

Leaving Las Vegas has generally received very positive reviews.

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