Genre: psychological drama
With: Nicolas Cage, Elisabeth Shue, Julian Sands
Director: Mike Figgis
Release: 1995
Studio: Leaving Las Vegas Prodns et al. - United Artists Films
Rating: R
MBiS score: 8.2/10
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Story-line: After losing his job in Los Angeles, Ben Sanderson heads for Las Vegas to drink himself to death.
Pluses: intense performances by Nicolas Cage and a most beautiful Elisabeth Shue.
Minuses: a bleak film. Try to be in a stable mood when you see it.
Comments: LEAVING LAS VEGAS depicts one of those critical times when a little love may or may not make a difference. The movie garnered an Oscar for Nicolas C. and nominations for Elisabeth S. and Mike N.
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