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What Happens in Vegas

  • 2008
  • PG-13
  • 1h 39m
IMDb RATING
6.1/10
194K
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Cameron Diaz and Ashton Kutcher in What Happens in Vegas (2008)
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Feel-Good RomanceRomantic ComedyComedyRomance

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.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.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
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    6.1/10
    194K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    4,886
    29
    • Director
      • Tom Vaughan
    • Writer
      • Dana Fox
    • Stars
      • Cameron Diaz
      • Ashton Kutcher
      • Rob Corddry
    • 199User reviews
    • 75Critic reviews
    • 36Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 2 wins & 3 nominations total

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    What Happens In Vegas: Trying To Fool The Therapist
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    What Happens In Vegas: We Are Not Having Sex Ever
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    What Happens In Vegas: We Are Not Having Sex Ever
    What Happens In Vegas: The Toilet Seat
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    What Happens In Vegas: The Toilet Seat
    What Happens In Vegas: Enforcing The Court Order
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    Cameron Diaz
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    • Joy McNally
    Ashton Kutcher
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    • Jack Fuller
    Rob Corddry
    Rob Corddry
    • Hater
    Lake Bell
    Lake Bell
    • Tipper
    Jason Sudeikis
    Jason Sudeikis
    • Mason
    Treat Williams
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    • Jack Fuller Sr.
    Deirdre O'Connell
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    Michelle Krusiec
    Michelle Krusiec
    • Chong
    Dennis Farina
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    Zach Galifianakis
    Zach Galifianakis
    • Dave the Bear
    Queen Latifah
    Queen Latifah
    • Dr. Twitchell
    Krysten Ritter
    Krysten Ritter
    • Kelly
    Ricky Garcia
    Ricky Garcia
    • Fuller Closets Worker
    Andy Daly
    Andy Daly
    • Curtis
    • (as Andrew Daly)
    Benita Robledo
    Benita Robledo
    • Maid
    Dennis Miller
    Dennis Miller
    • Judge Whopper
    Amanda Setton
    Amanda Setton
    • Hot Woman
    Toni Busker
    • Hot Woman #2
    • Director
      • Tom Vaughan
    • Writer
      • Dana Fox
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    User reviews199

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    7Nazi_Fighter_David

    Get ready for real fun

    Following a wild night of too many drinks in Las Vegas, Cameron Diaz and Ashton Kutcher, wake up to discover that they are married in this funny and colorful romantic comedy…

    But after a huge, disputed win at a casino, the neurotic newlyweds end up in court fighting over the grand prize…

    To try to make things work, the weary judge (Dennis Miller) freezes the money and sentences them to "six months hard marriage" to make them learn how to live together as man and wife, and maybe, eventually, they will really fall in love…

    Diaz and Kutcher work together well on screen… They are appealing, and they bring some really comic moments… Their performances make us smile…

    Some of the supporting cast showed off their talent and managed to steal a few genuine laughs...The movie is enjoyable, and director Tom Vaughan did a decent job
    7Dragoneyed363

    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.
    5Smells_Like_Cheese

    Typical, but still funny

    When I first saw the trailer to What Happens in Vegas..., I thought it did look so predictable, but it had some really funny moments in the trailer, so I still wanted to see it. The only sad part, we have Cameron Diaz(who looks like a really good looking aging woman) and Ashton Kutcher(who still looks and acts like he's 12 years old), so we have two obnoxious actors that could have made a very disastrous film. But I saw What Happens in Vegas... yesterday and even though it was very predictable and stupid, it still had some very funny moments. I mean, Cameron and Ashton play two of the most unlikeable characters in movie history, who just bicker back and forth. The characters who win you over in the film are Rob Corddry and Lake Bell, who's fighting is actually very funny. But Aston and Cameron had some really good moments too.

    Joy just got dumped by her boyfriend in front of her friends, Jack just got fired by his own father, so what's next for them? VEGAS! They happen to meet when their rooms get mixed up and end up drinking together, having a ball in Vegas, and end up accidentally marrying each other. When they come too, they realize it was a mistake, but start bickering, Joy leaves a quarter at her slot machine and Jack puts it in and wins 3 million dollars! But when it comes to the annulment, for some strange and unbelievable reason, the judge sentences them to 6 months hard marriage and freezes the money. So these two who have nothing in common battle it out, until of course they fall for each other.

    What Happens in Vegas... is silly and predictable, but I do think the rating her on IMDb is a little harsh. I completely side with people who hate Cameron and Ashton, but their battle scenes together are pretty funny. Just I've seen so many worse films, this was just a fun romantic comedy to lighten the spirit of Iron Man and Speed Racer, not to mention the more action packed movies for the summer. So I'd say it's worth the look, but more of a rental vs. a high priced ticket, but just have fun, I think you'll get more than a few laughs.

    5/10
    6quirke_j

    Enjoyable comedy without the usual Hollywood overkill

    I was in fear of going to see this movie.The reviews were appalling. At the last minute I relented and went expecting the worst. I was pleasantly surprised after 10 minutes my fears were dispelled and I actually started to enjoy the film. The basis of the film was predictable but the way the 2 central characters draw you in surprised me. They worked very well together and played off each other very well. Yes there are 1 or 2 silly scenes but it was still funny.

    I think the best thing about this comedy was that it left it up to the audience to draw their own conclusions on the characters of the central characters without laying (on as Hollywood usually does)it on heavy with the romantic or schmuty character embellishment.

    Just a funny story with 2 ( 4 including the supporting friends) very good comic actors. Give yourself a break its not overly typical Hollywood flick and I found it funny anyway ! PS I am not a teenager !
    AnnaShade

    Diaz and Kutcher are Entertaining and Cute Together

    Despite the surly comments of others, this movie is not a waste of time. When I first saw the preview, I was completely doubtful as to the quality of this movie. I mean, accidental marriage in Vegas? Ashton Kutcher AND Cameron Diaz? Like, together? It was a bit scary.

    However, after watching it I realized I'd had a lot of fun through the movie. It's only and hour and a half, so it's not going to stretch on forever. Kutcher and Diaz provided enough funny moments to make the movie fairly amusing, but what really surprised me was their chemistry. Maybe it was because I was so negative about it before, but they went together well. There were also a few sweet moments and a few with more tension, which was good. Unfortunately, I found some other parts of the movie sweeter than the end, but it wasn't that bad.

    The screenplay is nothing new, but then what movie is THAT original? Not many. The point is, it's fun and a good time if you want to spend an hour or so relaxing. Even my brother (who is a die hard action fan) didn't mind the movie.

    No matter how original or unexpected a movie is, if it doesn't entertain me, I DON'T CARE. This one was entertaining. Isn't that the point of films? Oh, and the soundtrack was a blast!

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    • Trivia
      Cameron Diaz and Ashton Kutcher stated in a post-production interview that they were actually drunk during the wedding scene in order to make it look realistic and their erratic behavior caused the scene to be filmed multiple times. A video of the outtakes was available online, but Fox blocked it due to copyright infringement.
    • Goofs
      The slot machine the progressive jackpot is won on shows that 2 coins are needed to win the jackpot. Jack deposited only 1 coin.
    • Quotes

      Judge R. D. Whopper: ...Listen, I've been married for twenty five years to the same wonderful, infuriating woman. And granted there are days when I want to light her on fire but I don't, because I love her. And that would be illegal. And you know something, and I might be old fashioned but when I said those vows, I meant them.

    • Crazy credits
      There is a second additional scene at the end of the credits
    • Connections
      Edited from Meet Dave (2008)
    • Soundtracks
      Grace Kelly
      Written by MIKA, Jodi Marr, John Merchant and Dan Warner

      Performed by MIKA

      Courtesy of Casablanca Music, LLC

      Under license from Universal Music Enterprises

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    • Release date
      • May 9, 2008 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Official Facebook
    • Languages
      • English
      • Serbo-Croatian
    • Also known as
      • Locura de amor en Las Vegas
    • Filming locations
      • Bay Ridge, Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA
    • Production companies
      • Twentieth Century Fox
      • New Regency Productions
      • 21 Laps Entertainment
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    • Budget
      • $35,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $80,277,646
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $20,172,474
      • May 11, 2008
    • Gross worldwide
      • $219,375,562
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Tech specs

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    • Runtime
      • 1h 39m(99 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
      • SDDS
      • DTS
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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