What Happens in Vegas (2008)

A man and a woman are compelled, for legal reasons, to live life as a couple for a limited period of time. At stake is a large amount of money.

Director:

Tom Vaughan

Writer:

Dana Fox

Stars:

Cameron Diaz, Ashton Kutcher, Rob Corddry

2 wins & 3 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Cameron Diaz	...	Joy McNally
Ashton Kutcher	...	Jack Fuller
Rob Corddry	...	Hater
Lake Bell	...	Tipper
Jason Sudeikis	...	Mason
Treat Williams	...	Jack Fuller Sr.
Deirdre O'Connell	...	Mrs. Fuller
Michelle Krusiec	...	Chong
Dennis Farina	...	Banger
Zach Galifianakis	...	Dave the Bear
Queen Latifah	...	Dr. Twitchell
Krysten Ritter	...	Kelly
Ricky Garcia	...	Fuller Closets Worker
Andrew Daly	...	Curtis
Benita Robledo	...	Maid

Storyline

Set in Sin City, story revolves around two people who discover they've gotten married following a night of debauchery, with one of them winning a huge jackpot after playing the other's quarter. Unhappy pair try to undermine each other and get their hands on the money -- falling in love along the way.

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Plot Keywords:

casino | judge | jackpot | wedding | lawyer | 

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Taglines:

It's a battle of the sexes and they're playing dirty.

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Genres:

Comedy | Romance

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Certificate:

PG

Details

Official Sites:

Official site [Japan]

Country:

USA

Language:

English Serbo-Croatian

Release Date:

9 May 2008 (Canada)

Also Known As:

Ce qui se passe à Vegas

Filming Locations:

Foot of Flatbush ave. on the East river, Downtown Brooklyn, New Ork, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$35,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend:

£1,263,093 (UK) (9 May 2008)

Gross:

$80,276,912 (USA) (12 September 2008)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation, Regency Enterprises, 21 Laps Entertainment

Technical Specs

Runtime:

99 min 101 min (extended edition)

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital SDDS DTS

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

In the UK and Australia, the DVD was the first film to include a Digital Copy with it.

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Goofs

After Jack's father makes the last shot to win their basketball match, the ball can be seen swishing through the hoop and bounce a couple of times, on the next wide angle shot showing his father walking away, the basketball is no where to be seen.

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Quotes

Jack Fuller Sr.: You're like a son to me.
Jack Fuller: Dad, I am your son.

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Crazy Credits

There is an additional scene with the wedding video after the first few credits

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Connections

References The Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981)

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Soundtracks

Can I Get Get Get
Written by Jesper Mortensen
Performed by Junior Senior
Courtesy of Rykodisc
By Arrangement with Warner Music Group Film & TV Licenseing / Crunchy Frog

User Reviews

Just a fun time

Alright, before you watch this movie, you know it is not going to be some deep, poetic Best Picture nominee. I was not all that excited about seeing it in the first place myself if I am going to be honest, but I only got it because there was nothing better to get I guess, and in the end, I had a fun time with it. Ashton Kutcher and Cameron Diaz have good chemistry on set, not exactly Gone with the Wind type of romance, but enough to make it feel somewhat believable and make these characters interact well with the plot.

The movie is quite humorous. Not one of the funniest or even most memorable Rom-Coms I have ever seen, but here again, it does not try to be anything more than it is. The story is cute and entertaining if you give it even the slightest bit of chance to be, and though I would say if you are looking for a Rom-Com for you and your significant other there are plenty of better ones like The Proposal and The Ugly Truth you could see, if you have any interest in seeing this, I encourage you to do it because if you know what you are in for, it will be just what you needed. A refreshing little movie that deserves better reception.