Leaving Las Vegas

Cage and Shue are outstanding. I don't know how anyone could drink constantly, and in the quantities that Ben drank. I don't think it's really possible, is it? Sera's unconditional love for Ben is not possible either. Other than those 2... Full review

Finally decided to watch this movie....and realized that it is one of the most depressing and disturbing movies. I felt dirty, angry, and upset after watching it. Don't see this movie!... Full review

Richly deserved the Oscars that it took home.An undeniably powerful film about unconditional love between two lost souls.Nicolas Cage gives his best performance ever (and he's given many good ones) as a hopeless alcoholic on a death mission in Vegas.Driving drunk... Full review

The overall aspect and summarization of this over worked story is extensively stretched with neither a point or reason for the audience to follow, but this aspect of the movie is sensibly brilliant to what director Mike Figgis wants to convey.... Full review

Cage does his best performance yet here of a failed alcoholic. If anyone has ever known one or loved an alcoholic, they completely relate to the character. Of course it is dark and sad, but so realisticly portrays the two main... Full review

i liked this movie so much because it effected me so profoundly. whenever i think someone has a drinkin problem, or when i start to get one i get this movie and it really helps you sober up .... Full review

alot of these retards who dont have any mental strength graded a D or F cuz it was depressing....it was disturbing,and depressing,but deserves an A. Great acting,and show a realistic view of the seedy under-belly of las vegas.... Full review

Nicholas Cage is one of the best in the business, but this role lacks what Cage did not have, this is a good movie but far cry from other alchoholic films such as duane Hopwood... Full review

Wowwwwwwwww......I've never heard and seen a movie that completely blown me this movie is really the best........i've waited for it for so long...cause its not really shown here in the philippines....but finally it was really worth waiting for!!!!!!!!!elisha was perfect showing... Full review

You looking to be depressed, just rent "Leaving Las Vegas". $1 spent is too much for this piece of trash.I like Nicolas Cage and Elizabeth Shue but STAY AWAYFROM THISMOVIE!... Full review

For all Ms. Shue's warmth, in the kind of gutsy, unflinching role that often goes to Jennifer Jason Leigh, "Leaving Las Vegas" never rings entirely true as a bleak love story. The awkward device of letting Sera talk about herself on a therapist's couch doesn't give her much added depth, though her troubles with a sleazy Latvian pimp (Julian Sands, with a flamboyant accent) add some color. ... Full Review

In 1995 Cage nailed what remains the performance of his career with his riveting and sympathetic portrayal of a suicidal alcoholic in "Leaving Las Vegas. Upon a quick look back at Nicolas Cage's career one can pinpoint the exact moment when he changed from quirky but gifted up-and-coming actor to the laughable megastar moviegoers know today. ... Full Review

feel, and the effect goes a long way in covering up the film's weaknesses..... ... Full Review

And the film is well put together and looks excellent in digital black and white. Mike Figgis' amazing "Leaving Las Vegas" is a superior example. As a calling card for Writer/Director/Star Michael, it serves its purpose well. ... Full Review

The movie was made quickly, inexpensively, close to ground level. The film was nominated for best actor, actress, director and screenplay. Cage won, and deserved to. You smell great and you look great. ... Full Review

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It will be a few years before he watches Leaving Las Vegas , but Wednesday night marked a movie milestone for Nicolas Cage's 4-year-old son, Kal. ... Full Article

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