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| Os 10 minutos mais arrasadores do cinema |
. DESPEDIDA EM LAS VEGAS (LEAVING LAS VEGAS, USA, 1995) – Nicolas Cage ganhou seu primeiro Oscar mais que merecidamente. São, talvez os dez primeiros minutos mais arrasadores do cinema a cargo de um ator. Da mesma forma, Elizabeth Shue é outra força da natureza, tão bela, tão trágica, a ponto de nos deixar tontos. O filme é pura dor, desolação e falta de esperança. É um estudo de aceitação, resignação e desespero de dois personagens num torvelinho de autodestruição. A química entre Cage e Shue transborda da tela. Cage won his first Oscar for his role as Ben, and how deserved it was. Maybe the most compelling first 10 minutes ever. He was astounding, perfection, down to every single tick, the volume of his voice, the pain and tragedy buried in his eyes. I could not believe the extent of his role, the dedication and time he invested in bringing this character to life. Same goes for Elizabeth Shue, who with a simple glance at a person, she reveals her entire self, and no one even dares to notice except for Ben. Leaving Las Vegas" is pain, isolation and honesty... An unusual picture of human desperation and lack of hope... A study of acceptance, resignation and despair of an amazing two characters... An examination of what happens when two lovers are caught in cycles of self-destruction... The film is extremely well written, directed and acted... The chemistry between Cage and Shue is sizzling... They are able to solve their existential frustrations by connecting in perfect harmony, and yet they are still completely alone...
