What Happens in Vegas
What Happens in Vegas

What Happens in Vegas

2008Movie99 minEnglish

During a wild vacation in Las Vegas, career woman Joy McNally and playboy Jack Fuller come to the sober realization that they have married each other after a night of drunken abandon. They are then compelled, for legal reasons, to live life as a couple for a limited period of time. At stake is a large amount of money.

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IMDb6.0/10
Rotten Tomatoes27%
Metacritic42/100
Google Users64%
Director: Tom VaughanGenres: Comedy, Romance

Plot Summary

Two strangers, Joy McNally and Jack Fuller, meet in Las Vegas and impulsively get married. Following a wild night, they discover they have won a huge sum of money. However, a judge freezes their winnings and orders them to undergo a legal separation period, during which they must attempt to live together as a married couple to prove their love is genuine. Their forced cohabitation leads to a series of comedic mishaps and revelations as they navigate their tumultuous relationship.

Critical Reception

What Happens in Vegas received largely negative reviews from critics, who found the plot predictable and the humor uninspired. Audiences, however, were more receptive, contributing to its box office success. The film was criticized for its reliance on clichés and a lack of genuine chemistry between the leads, though some acknowledged its lighthearted entertainment value.

What Reviewers Say

  • A formulaic romantic comedy that relies heavily on tired tropes.
  • Cameron Diaz and Ashton Kutcher's performances are overshadowed by a weak script.
  • Offers some predictable laughs but ultimately fails to deliver a memorable romantic comedy experience.

Google audience: Audiences generally found the movie to be a light and entertaining romantic comedy, with many appreciating the chemistry between the lead actors and the humorous situations. However, some viewers criticized the predictable plot and felt it lacked originality.

Fun Fact

The filmmakers hired a real Elvis impersonator to perform the wedding ceremony, and he was reportedly a bit confused about whether the ceremony was real or part of the film.

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