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Leaving Las Vegas (1995)

Rate: 8
Viewed: 10/03, 2/13, 3/20

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2/13: The Academy Award committee has a long, extensive history of giving out Oscar nominations and wins to actors and actresses who play drunks, prostitutes, and transvestites.

Not the one to miss a chance, Nicolas Cage gives the performance of his career, netting an Oscar win. Elisabeth Shue is good, too, and was nominated for the Best Actress award. Leaving Las Vegas is a difficult movie to watch, but it has many iconic moments. It's also haunting and surreal with more questions than answers.

All in all, Nicolas Cage has always been an outstanding actor, and Leaving Las Vegas is his validation.

3/20: Leaving Las Vegas isn't an easy film to watch, but Nicolas Cage deserved the Oscar win.

First of all, it's depressing, and second, there are many unanswered questions. I can only guess what happened to Ben Sanderson. Sera is easier to figure out as she's a damaged character who thrives on emotional support, regardless of the circumstances.

Nicolas Cage gives an all-time iconic performance. He has haunting moments, and because of him, the movie is surreal and has several classic scenes. To support Nicolas Cage, Elisabeth Shue is excellent, earning herself an Oscar nomination.

All in all, Leaving Las Vegas is my preferred choice over The Lost Weekend.