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In the 1992 romantic comedy *Honeymoon in Vegas*, Nicolas Cage's character Jack has trouble with the local tongue in Hawaii. Jack and his girlfriend Betsy travel to Las Vegas to get married, but Betsy's resemblance to a gambler's late wife leads to a series of unfortunate events. The film features memorable scenes in Kauai, Hawaii, including the Kauai Marriott Resort and Kalapaki Beach, and a scene where Jack must interact with a group of skydiving Elvis impersonators. The film grossed $35.2 million at the box office in the United States and Canada and received generally favorable reviews.
| Characteristics | Values |
|---|---|
| Film name | Honeymoon in Vegas |
| Year of release | 1992 |
| Genre | Romantic comedy |
| Director | Andrew Bergman |
| Starring | James Caan, Nicolas Cage, Sarah Jessica Parker |
| Filming locations | Las Vegas, New York, Kauai |
| Runtime | 1 hour 36 minutes |
| Rating | PG-13 |
| Rating | 5.9/10 |
| Soundtrack | Elvis Presley songs, Bruce Springsteen, Franco Bonisolli |
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What You'll Learn
Kauai and Kapa'a
Kauai is a Hawaiian island that is home to the charming town of Kapaa. The island was featured in the 1992 film *Honeymoon in Vegas*, starring Nicolas Cage, James Caan, and Sarah Jessica Parker. In the film, Cage's character flies over the Excalibur Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas and later fights Caan on the garden island of Kauai, outside the Kauai Marriott Resort on Kalapaki Beach.
Kapaa, also known as Old Kapaa Town, is the most populous town on the island of Kauai, with a population of 11,652 as of the 2020 census. The town is a popular destination for shopping and eating, with eclectic storefronts lining the Kuhio Highway. Visitors can find unique items such as ukuleles at Kamoa Ukulele Co. and women's bikinis and kids' swimwear at Shipwrecked Kauai. For food, there is a variety of options, including Street Burger Kauai, Sam's Ocean View, and the Holoholo Grill. The town also has several schools, including Kapaa High School and a private school, St.
Kapaa is easily accessible, located just 8 miles from the Lihue airport. The drive from Poipu Beach to Kapaa along Highway 50 and through the famous "Tunnel of Trees" is particularly scenic. The town is also bordered by the communities of Wailua and Wailua Homesteads to the south and the Pacific Ocean to the east. Hawaii Route 56 passes through the eastern part of Kapaa, leading north to Anahola and south to Lihue.
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Screwball comedy
The 1992 romantic comedy film *Honeymoon in Vegas*, starring Nicolas Cage, James Caan, and Sarah Jessica Parker, was filmed in Las Vegas and Hawaii. One of the Hawaiian filming locations was the garden island of Kauai, specifically the Kauai Marriott Resort, Kalapaki Beach, and the Kauai Club. The tiny town of Kapa'a is also mentioned as a destination for a day trip in an article about filming locations for the movie.
Honeymoon in Vegas is a light screwball comedy, a subgenre of the romantic comedy genre that became popular during the Great Depression in the early 1930s. Screwball comedies satirize the traditional love story and are distinguished by a female character who dominates the relationship with the male protagonist, whose masculinity is challenged. The couple also often comes from different social classes. These films usually feature witty, fast-paced dialogue, misunderstandings, and the "battle of the sexes". They tend to end happily, albeit with an air of uncertainty about the future of the relationship.
Screwball comedies are associated with other genres such as slapstick, situation comedy, and bedroom farce. They often include farcical situations, a combination of slapstick and fast-paced repartee, and show the struggle between economic classes. The central female protagonist is typically self-confident and sometimes stubborn, and the plot involves courtship, marriage, or remarriage.
The genre arose due to the implementation of the Hollywood Production Code in 1934, which enforced censorship in the motion picture industry. Screwball comedies allowed filmmakers to incorporate prohibited risqué elements into their plots by handling them covertly. The verbal sparring between the sexes served as a stand-in for physical and sexual tension.
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Romantic comedy
'Honeymoon in Vegas' is a 1992 romantic comedy film written and directed by Andrew Bergman, starring James Caan, Nicolas Cage, and Sarah Jessica Parker. The film revolves around private eye Jack Singer, who has sworn never to marry but proposes a quick Las Vegas marriage to his girlfriend Betsy, who wants to settle down. Before the wedding, a wealthy gambler, Tommy Korman, notices Betsy's resemblance to his late wife and arranges a poker game that leads to a debt that Jack must repay. Betsy agrees to spend the weekend with Tommy to cancel the debt, and the rest of the film follows Jack's attempts to win her back.
The film offers a humorous take on romance and the consequences of procrastinating when it comes to commitment. It features a memorable scene with skydiving Elvis impersonators and highlights the challenges of love, loyalty, and longing. The soundtrack includes covers of Elvis Presley songs and some original tracks not included on the official soundtrack, such as "Viva Las Vegas" by Bruce Springsteen and "Jailhouse Rock".
One of the notable aspects of 'Honeymoon in Vegas' is its filming locations, including Las Vegas, New York, and Hawaii. The Hawaiian estate scenes were filmed on the garden island of Kauai, with additional scenes shot at the Kauai Marriott Resort and Kalapaki Beach. The film has received mixed reviews, with a rating of 5.9 on IMDb and a 65% positive rating on Rotten Tomatoes. It was also nominated for Best Picture – Musical or Comedy at the Golden Globe Awards.
The town of Kapa'a in Kauai is featured in the movie, and it has become a popular destination for fans of the film. The drive to Kapa'a from Poipu Beach along Highway 50 and through the "Tunnel of Trees" is described as picturesque and accessible, adding to the allure of this romantic comedy's filming locations.
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Skydiving Elvis impersonators
The 1992 romantic comedy film Honeymoon in Vegas features a group of skydiving Elvis impersonators known as the Flying Elvi. The group was the brainchild of the film's writer-director, Andy Bergman, who enlisted the help of a professional skydiving team from Las Vegas, Nevada. The team performed a challenging jump in downtown Las Vegas, leaping from 12,000 feet and landing in a small parking lot surrounded by thousands of spectators. The Flying Elvi have also performed at other events, combining aerial skydiving with pyrotechnic fireworks, smoke trails, and precision maneuvers.
In the film, Jack Singer, played by Nicolas Cage, joins a group of skydivers on his way to Las Vegas, only to discover that they are the Utah chapter of the Flying Elvises – a team of skydiving Elvis impersonators. This scene was likely inspired by the real-life Flying Elvi team featured in the film.
While skydiving Elvis impersonators may seem like a unique concept, it is not without its risks. In 1996, a skydiving Elvis impersonator, Raymond Sayles, died from injuries sustained during a jump when he was blown off course into a parking lot. This incident highlights the potential dangers of combining skydiving with the unpredictable nature of outdoor performance settings.
The Flying Elvi and their skydiving Elvis impersonators have become a memorable part of Honeymoon in Vegas, adding a touch of adventure and excitement to the film. Their performances showcase the skill and precision required in skydiving while paying tribute to the iconic Elvis Presley.
For fans of the film, the town of Kapaa in Hawaii may be a worthwhile destination. Kapaa was featured in the film and offers a picturesque drive along Highway 50 through the famous "Tunnel of Trees" and eventually to Highway 56.
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Soundtrack
The 1992 romantic comedy film Honeymoon in Vegas features a soundtrack composed mainly of covers of Elvis Presley songs performed by country and pop/rock artists. The soundtrack includes Billy Joel, who performs a song "in the style of Presley", as well as Beck, John Mellencamp, and Bono. Other songs featured in the film but not included on the soundtrack are "Viva Las Vegas" by Bruce Springsteen, "Jailhouse Rock", "That's All Right", "It's Now or Never" by Elvis Presley, and "La Donna è Mobile" by Franco Bonisolli.
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Frequently asked questions
In the film Honeymoon in Vegas, Jack Singer, a private eye, has sworn never to marry but his girlfriend Betsy wants to get married and start a family. They plan a quick Las Vegas marriage but a wealthy gambler, Tommy Korman, notices Betsy's resemblance to his late wife and tries to steal her away.
Jack (played by Nicolas Cage) has trouble with the local tongue in Hawaii, where part of the film is set.
In Las Vegas, New York and Hawaii.
Jack discovers that Tommy has taken Betsy to his vacation home in Kauai, Hawaii.
Nicolas Cage, James Caan and Sarah Jessica Parker.
