Cage absolutely nailed this role. I fell in love with this film when it came out nearly 30 years ago. It’s beautiful. It’s sad. It’s funny. It’s tragic. And just fucking epic.
He literally met with late stage alcoholics to nail the role. Well deserved Oscar for this. Anyone who says Cage is a bad actor, I point to this. He just made some bad financial choices and took every role that came his way.
@@lorenzocirillo3405 That's not what he was implying, it's a very popular song, he was saying the film had a great soundtrack, you do realize soundtrack does not necessarily mean made for the movie right?
@@lorenzocirillo3405 Dude you're talkin stupid, for one, you can't get an oscar for a soundtrack, thats not how it works, secondly, he was being facetious.
@@Mrcoconutgun Yeah i understood man, but you still can’t reach the point: i was talking about how easy is to choose and then put a song (already released) as a soundtrack for your film, and not about winning an oscar.
Sorry for your loss Jason. I know i dont know you or your beautiful wife (I bet you seen her angel wings though) but even though I'm not religious or anything... I live in Dublin and have a huge beautiful church, The Oblates in Inchicore, near me and ill get a candle and light it for her and give YOU a moment Jason. Love is the only force only thing I believe in. She's still here in your heart. Take care mate 👍 ♥ ☀ ✌️ From 🇮🇪
Hands down favorite movie of all time. I never saw Nicholas Cage in the movie all I saw was Ben Sanderson. And Elizabeth shue has an extremely natural attractive glow about her. Doesn't need makeup just has a very natural prettiness
One of the most depressing movies I’ve ever seen. Having been where he was and surviving with a lovely young blond that convinced me that we are all only doing the best we can in this moment and in this life. Some make it others don’t, that was the lesson of Leaving Las Vegas
"That's nice talk, Ben ― keep drinking. Between the 101-proof breath and the occasional bits of drool, some interesting words come out."― Sera - Leaving Las Vegas
@@ricarleite Why are you watching a clip of a movie about a person with severe alcohol addiction, when you detest people that for various reasons got addicted? And if you think your life is horrific it can be easy to get dependent on alcohol.
@@TheUnmaker28977 I think he okay. But I'd prefer to say: Most relatable movie of my late 10s: The Basketball Diaries Most relatable movie of my early 20s: Trainspotting Most relatable movie of my late 20s: Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas Most relatable movie of my early 30s: Leaving Las Vegas
Just goes to show you can make a great movie on a budget of pennies. No fireworks, just good acting, a story that everyone can feel "for not for the grace of God there go I," and just that intangible "something" about this movie that's hard to put your finger on. He kills himself, yet he was probably more "free" in those last days than at any time in his life. Letting go of life can sure feel good.
Great points. It really was also about their love and the bad timing & circumstances. Everyone focuses on alcohol but it was so deep, sad, profound...one of their best💔🌵🍸🎈🎬
This film holds a special place in my heart. I remember going to Vegas back in 2004 when I was 22 and I thought about this movie and songs a lot. It's definitely sin city. I'm from Manchester UK 🇬🇧
The tragic thing about this whole story was that the main character was so chemically addicted to alcohol at the end of the film that straight vodka did nothing to prevent him from going into full blown DT's.
This movie is not about alcoholism. Its about unconditional love. Ben could have been any other self-destructive character, like a heroin junkie, or an AIDS patient. The point is, he was clearly on a downward spiral and still found someone who loved him despite of his imperfections. He was accepted for all the good and the bad that came with him. And that is what makes unconditional love tough.
I used to work for AMC Theatres from 1990-1997. When this movie premiered it was a full house. I had watched it the day prior and fell in love with their performances. Two imperfect people with flaws and she is the saving angel that wants to save his life from destruction...
Desde 2019 mi amigo, vengo aquí. Junto con el video de "I Drink Alone - George Thorogood" con imágenes de Leaving Las Vegas y otras películas 📼 😂 de ahí fue que me decidí a ver este film y quedé conmovido pues estaba viviendo algo similar... Long story short: terminé bebiendo toda aquella noche con esa pelicula y mi🍺en mano🌃 ua-cam.com/video/4E9ydw_aDMg/v-deo.htmlsi=npOSgVlbwmcnoo3Z
──────▄▀─ "I don't know if I started drinking 'cause my wife left me ― ─█▀▀▀█▀█─ or my wife left me 'cause I started drinking, but fuck it anyway." ──▀▄░▄▀── ― Ben Sanderson ~ Leaving Las Vegas ────█──── ──▄▄█▄▄──
When asked if his drinking negatively affected/interfered with his marriage my youngest brother proudly responded, "No, my wife negatively affected/interfered with my drinking." No joke.
@@JimmyBergman7 YES ! Jesus IS a *speck* of god ! But then so are you and I a speck of the Infinite All/God. Though, Jesus had skills and a heightened consciousness during a much different time. Also, Jesus and you and I are NOT the Infinite Godhead. See the *Process Relational Panentheism* diagram to better understand how I describe it. Search Jesus In India (& Tibet etc.) the 18 missing years too.
This movie isn't about alcohol, love, or any other silly tropes. It's about a dude who's fed up with his existential circumstances and decides to take the reigns, even if (or particularly if) that denies him existence itself. It is the ultimate story of self liberation.
How does it come, that this Michael McDonald's song "Lonley Teardrops" hasn't been added as a track into the Original Soundtrack CD? Same as David Bowie's - "Heart's Filthy Lesson" is not included in OST of David Fincher's Se7en/Seven movie. How do the money and agreements go to create such a pointless thing?
Hands down the best of the best, the best actor of his generation in both categories, who in their right minds would put nick cage and lizzy shue Tod ether in an all in total love story, if only Ben hadn’t fallen in love with “liquour first then him and Sara would have had a great chance. Still I dream, the film won’t change, but happily it has never changed emotionally for me , best film of the 90’s period.
A great montage using the theme song of Nicholas Cage's only good movie. I mean all his others were just exploitative junk; this was the one time he knocked it out of the park! It gives me nostalgia for the Whole Year Inn (;-p)
I respectfully disagree with you friend. I don’t believe it was beautiful in any sense of the word, however, he went out on his own terms. Not many people can say that but I can sure respect one’s desire to make their own choice, painful and heartbreaking as it may be
Jonathan lee, don’t mind full name, just done a 5 night diazepam stay in hospital 240mg a day I was still shaking, then a few days later it goes, if you have nurses who understand this, compared to quitting opiates is a joke !!! You need hospital for alcohol though people it’s only easier with a benzo !!! Every 90 mins for days !! Seek help, there may be a Sara out there for you x
Love this movie, if you're struggling with alcoholism this hits you right in the heart.
Yep
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Hit me rite in the liver
Cage absolutely nailed this role. I fell in love with this film when it came out nearly 30 years ago. It’s beautiful. It’s sad. It’s funny. It’s tragic. And just fucking epic.
He literally met with late stage alcoholics to nail the role. Well deserved Oscar for this. Anyone who says Cage is a bad actor, I point to this. He just made some bad financial choices and took every role that came his way.
I haven't loved a movie this much in a long time. The soundtrack should've won an Oscar as well
the sountrack is not from this film, is a song that was already out
@@lorenzocirillo3405 That's not what he was implying, it's a very popular song, he was saying the film had a great soundtrack, you do realize soundtrack does not necessarily mean made for the movie right?
@@Mrcoconutgun I didn’t know that you can win an oscar for your film’s soundtrack by simply putting an already released song…
@@lorenzocirillo3405 Dude you're talkin stupid, for one, you can't get an oscar for a soundtrack, thats not how it works, secondly, he was being facetious.
@@Mrcoconutgun Yeah i understood man, but you still can’t reach the point: i was talking about how easy is to choose and then put a song (already released) as a soundtrack for your film, and not about winning an oscar.
Elizabeth shue looks just like my wife who passed away 6 years ago. I guess it's part of the reason I'm watching this. Rip my love
You were lucky to have such beauty to love
@@jonathanlee9146 I'll never forget her.. thank you
God bless you
I hope you don't drink as much as Ben pal
Sorry for your loss Jason. I know i dont know you or your beautiful wife (I bet you seen her angel wings though) but even though I'm not religious or anything... I live in Dublin and have a huge beautiful church, The Oblates in Inchicore, near me and ill get a candle and light it for her and give YOU a moment Jason.
Love is the only force only thing I believe in. She's still here in your heart. Take care mate 👍 ♥ ☀ ✌️ From 🇮🇪
Hands down favorite movie of all time. I never saw Nicholas Cage in the movie all I saw was Ben Sanderson. And Elizabeth shue has an extremely natural attractive glow about her. Doesn't need makeup just has a very natural prettiness
One of the most depressing movies I’ve ever seen. Having been where he was and surviving with a lovely young blond that convinced me that we are all only doing the best we can in this moment and in this life. Some make it others don’t, that was the lesson of Leaving Las Vegas
Same ❤
Yes 😭😭❤️ I don't know why. I think it's so great. It's probably because it's so real
I would honestly watch this movie a lot more if it weren't for that r*pe scene. Cant deal with that shit for multiple viewings
This movie is so stunning and the soundtrack is too.
It is a very cold and dark place, the heart really cries...and lonely teardrops really fall.
One of the most sad, unforgettable movies I've seen.
Elizabeth Shue on the street with glittering Vegas strip in the background looked so vulnerable.
"That's nice talk, Ben ― keep drinking. Between the 101-proof breath and the occasional bits of drool, some interesting words come out."― Sera - Leaving Las Vegas
Doomer watches LLV
@@improover113 too based to die, too blackpilled to live...i'll make it through the day with a little help from johnny walker red..
@@socialisolation370 fucking based
@@socialisolation370 Extremy based
still BASED@@socialisolation370
Today i dont drink anymore. But it was a time where i drank heavy. And this movie i guess i saw 100 times totally in same time i got drunk.
It's a horrific life. Avoid it at all costs.
Life is horrific. Booze is the way out to paradise. An angel smiling at the bottom of every empty glass bottle.
@@ricarleite At first. But if you over indulge, the angel turns into a demon.
@@martennilsson7166 Sounds like a YOU problem. You are the flawed person who got addicted to alcohol.
@@ricarleite what an ugly comment for no reason. They were just sharing their life experience.
@@ricarleite Why are you watching a clip of a movie about a person with severe alcohol addiction, when you detest people that for various reasons got addicted? And if you think your life is horrific it can be easy to get dependent on alcohol.
Most relatable movie of my early 20s: Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas
Most relatable movie of my early 30s: Leaving Las Vegas
You okay man? Nobody should find this movie relatable, unless they're in a very dark place indeed.
@@TheUnmaker28977 I think he okay. But I'd prefer to say:
Most relatable movie of my late 10s: The Basketball Diaries
Most relatable movie of my early 20s: Trainspotting
Most relatable movie of my late 20s: Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas
Most relatable movie of my early 30s: Leaving Las Vegas
@@killas3006 I'm surprised u still alive
@@TheUnmaker28977 we're all in a VERY dark place dude
You make your movie mate
Just goes to show you can make a great movie on a budget of pennies. No fireworks, just good acting, a story that everyone can feel "for not for the grace of God there go I," and just that intangible "something" about this movie that's hard to put your finger on. He kills himself, yet he was probably more "free" in those last days than at any time in his life. Letting go of life can sure feel good.
Great points. It really was also about their love and the bad timing & circumstances. Everyone focuses on alcohol but it was so deep, sad, profound...one of their best💔🌵🍸🎈🎬
This film holds a special place in my heart. I remember going to Vegas back in 2004 when I was 22 and I thought about this movie and songs a lot. It's definitely sin city. I'm from Manchester UK 🇬🇧
The tragic thing about this whole story was that the main character was so chemically addicted to alcohol at the end of the film that straight vodka did nothing to prevent him from going into full blown DT's.
She ask him to ever stop drinking, the man wanted too die of alcohol poisoning
This movie is not about alcoholism. Its about unconditional love. Ben could have been any other self-destructive character, like a heroin junkie, or an AIDS patient. The point is, he was clearly on a downward spiral and still found someone who loved him despite of his imperfections. He was accepted for all the good and the bad that came with him. And that is what makes unconditional love tough.
Maybe we have to give a fuck to the whole fucking life.
It can't be more than one thing?
lol....@@mjazzguitar
Its about a love affair with Vodka,,
I used to work for AMC Theatres from 1990-1997. When this movie premiered it was a full house. I had watched it the day prior and fell in love with their performances. Two imperfect people with flaws and she is the saving angel that wants to save his life from destruction...
Que película, que actuación y que canción......Un Oscar para los tres la casa invita!
One of my very favourite films. Nic Cage rightly won an Oscar but Liz Shue matched him slug for slug in this great film and deserved an Oscar as well.
One of the best actors out there!
So heartbreaking.
RIP Ben. Too good for this world,
Excelente film, actuaciones brutales, soundtrack fabuloso,qué más se puede pedir?
¡Un bourbon doble!
Una botella de vodka.
🙂❤👍
@@Andy-xm1fg 😝
Great song and video. Not sure if anybody else here has seen this one but if not enjoy. "going down to die Leaving las vegas"
Ｌ Ｅ Ａ Ｖ Ｉ Ｎ Ｇ
ＬＡＳ ＶＥＧＡＳ
Yeah...falling from heaven:)
One of his best that he did enjoyed it thoroughly and the moral of the story
My favorite Cage flick of all time. Wake up call
Great movie if ever had a tough time at some point in your life totally relate to both of them.
Liz Shue and her body....forever!
Morir con esa hermosura encima.....aleluya!
I honestly feel like going down that road these days
Great movie !
This film was one of the Great movie going experiences of my life in 1995💥💥💥💥
I always overlooked how my drinking hurt her....
Alguien mas mira esto estando bien borracho
Desde 2019 mi amigo, vengo aquí. Junto con el video de "I Drink Alone - George Thorogood" con imágenes de Leaving Las Vegas y otras películas 📼 😂 de ahí fue que me decidí a ver este film y quedé conmovido pues estaba viviendo algo similar... Long story short: terminé bebiendo toda aquella noche con esa pelicula y mi🍺en mano🌃
ua-cam.com/video/4E9ydw_aDMg/v-deo.htmlsi=npOSgVlbwmcnoo3Z
JUST GIVE ME A SECOND CHANCE 🥺😞
Terrifying movie, impossibly sad.
──────▄▀─ "I don't know if I started drinking 'cause my wife left me ―
─█▀▀▀█▀█─ or my wife left me 'cause I started drinking, but fuck it anyway."
──▀▄░▄▀── ― Ben Sanderson ~ Leaving Las Vegas
────█────
──▄▄█▄▄──
When asked if his drinking negatively affected/interfered with his marriage my youngest brother proudly responded, "No, my wife negatively affected/interfered with my drinking." No joke.
Kick butt beat ❤❤❤❤❤
Best nicholas cage movie
THE-the WHOLE-hole YEAR-you're IN-inn MOTEL-hell
Jesus is God 🦁
@@JimmyBergman7 I thought God sent Jesus, his only son. Sounds to me like God is Jesus's dad. Not the same person.
@@JimmyBergman7 YES ! Jesus IS a *speck* of god ! But then so are you and I a speck of the Infinite All/God. Though, Jesus had skills and a heightened consciousness during a much different time. Also, Jesus and you and I are NOT the Infinite Godhead. See the *Process Relational Panentheism* diagram to better understand how I describe it. Search Jesus In India (& Tibet etc.) the 18 missing years too.
I'm in love with Elisabeth Shue
Great movie! Sounds Tracks is awesome 😎👍
This movie isn't about alcohol, love, or any other silly tropes. It's about a dude who's fed up with his existential circumstances and decides to take the reigns, even if (or particularly if) that denies him existence itself.
It is the ultimate story of self liberation.
Its has some heavy vodka plot points...
Esse bebe de verdade!!!
Such a great movie. Also makes my liver cringe.
Elisabeth Shue!!!❤
Cages best film by far. Its hard at first but u can do it
Great movie great remake of this song 2
How does it come, that this Michael McDonald's song "Lonley Teardrops" hasn't been added as a track into the Original Soundtrack CD? Same as David Bowie's - "Heart's Filthy Lesson" is not included in OST of David Fincher's Se7en/Seven movie. How do the money and agreements go to create such a pointless thing?
La puta radiografía de mi vida...oscuridad y alegrías. Los recuerdos buenos se olvidan y solo quedan recuerdos tristes
Is it weird this is the song I listen to when cleaning out old junk from the corners of my room?
what tf would that be weird, whats weird is that you're asking if its weird.
@WillDaBeard a great song to clean your room to!
No noy weird, I do the exact same ❤️
I'm about to clean your room clean your mind
exelente musica
Great video exactly what I was looking for
Joder pero que muerte tan hermosa.
No sé si mi esposa me dejó cuando empeze a beber o empeze a beber cuando mi esposa me dejo
Who's read the novle/screenplay? All three are top notch ❤️
I hated Nicholas Cage and thought he was a terrible actor until I saw this movie.
Hands down the best of the best, the best actor of his generation in both categories, who in their right minds would put nick cage and lizzy shue Tod ether in an all in total love story, if only Ben hadn’t fallen in love with “liquour first then him and Sara would have had a great chance. Still I dream, the film won’t change, but happily it has never changed emotionally for me , best film of the 90’s period.
Is this Michael McDonald singing?
Yes it is.
Unfortunately
Yep
A great montage using the theme song of Nicholas Cage's only good movie. I mean all his others were just exploitative junk; this was the one time he knocked it out of the park! It gives me nostalgia for the Whole Year Inn (;-p)
WTF you dont like Gone in 60 seconds or his Russia gun running video? You nutz
thank you
What a beautifull way to go out from life. I almost did it but with tranquilizers & alcohol.
I respectfully disagree with you friend. I don’t believe it was beautiful in any sense of the word, however, he went out on his own terms. Not many people can say that but I can sure respect one’s desire to make their own choice, painful and heartbreaking as it may be
❤❤❤
My life unfortunately
Нихрена меня понесло,вот это да.Я прибухиваю!
Хах. Понимаю тебя.
The soundtrack Is with mother
Bien ebrio oyendo esto XD
Yo igual jajajjajaaja
🤣
I love it. Who did it?!!!
hehe you must be young its the most famous movie of the 90s
@@tarikdtarik9067 he means the song numb nuts
Jonathan lee, don’t mind full name, just done a 5 night diazepam stay in hospital 240mg a day I was still shaking, then a few days later it goes, if you have nurses who understand this, compared to quitting opiates is a joke !!! You need hospital for alcohol though people it’s only easier with a benzo !!! Every 90 mins for days !! Seek help, there may be a Sara out there for you x
Yeah its me in a real life
Drink myself to death 🍷
What's that one song called when they are at the pool?Does anybody know?
👍
Been there done that. Movie is better. Pain the same.
…really good…but I notice that cage looks entirely too healthy for the amount of liquor…love Elizabeth shu
I am gonna say a blaspheme......no cocaine?? ......
How could you drink all day though, I’d be tired as hell and feel like shit in a couple of hours.
Be a real men and smoke meth !
u dont stop drinking kid...
stopping feels a hell of a lot worse than not. its a cycle you cant break without some real balls
The hotel where he crashes in the glass, is where Libby and I crashed the airplane from Atlantis.
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