What Happened in Vegas
What Happened in Vegas

Movie spotlight

What Happened in Vegas

2017
Movie
102 min
English

Ramsey Denison investigates a terrifying pattern of police corruption and discovers that behind the shimmering surface of Las Vegas lies a police department with individuals willing to go to any lengths to cover up crimes.

Insights

IMDb6.4/10
Rotten Tomatoes27%
Metacritic45/100
Google Users62%
Director: Tom VaughanGenres: Comedy, Romance

Plot Summary

Two strangers, Joy McNally and Jack Fuller, wake up in Las Vegas married to each other after a drunken night. To make matters worse, they discover they've also won a three-million-dollar jackpot together. A judge, refusing to grant them an annulment, sentences them to a six-month period of probation during which they must attempt to live as a married couple before a divorce can be finalized.

Critical Reception

What Happens in Vegas received generally negative reviews from critics, with many finding the plot predictable and the humor forced. Audience reception was slightly more favorable, though it was still considered a light and unremarkable romantic comedy.

What Reviewers Say

  • Predictable plot and stale jokes fail to deliver consistent laughs.

  • Relies heavily on the chemistry of its leads, which is inconsistent.

  • A formulaic romantic comedy that offers little novelty.

Google audience: Audiences found the movie to be a fun, if not particularly original, way to pass the time, appreciating the comedic efforts of the lead actors. However, many felt the story lacked substance and relied too heavily on clichés.

Fun Fact

The iconic "money shot" scene, where Jack and Joy are showered with bills, was filmed using real money, but due to the cost, confetti was mixed in to increase the volume.

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