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Honeymoon in Vegas is an American romantic comedy film that was released in 1992. It was written and directed by Andrew Bergman and starred James Caan, Nicolas Cage and Sarah Jessica Parker. The film follows the story of Jack Singer, a private investigator who proposes a quick Las Vegas marriage to his girlfriend Betsy. However, things take a turn when a wealthy gambler, Tommy Korman, notices Betsy's resemblance to his late wife and devises a scheme to pursue her himself. The film received mixed reviews, with some praising its comedy and performances, while others found it underwhelming. It grossed $35.2 million at the box office in the United States and Canada, against a budget of $25 million.
| Characteristics | Values |
|---|---|
| Year of release | 1992 |
| Genre | Romantic comedy |
| Director | Andrew Bergman |
| Writers | Andrew Bergman |
| Stars | James Caan, Nicolas Cage, Sarah Jessica Parker |
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Plot summary
The 1992 romantic comedy film Honeymoon in Vegas follows Jack Singer, a private eye who swore to his mother on her deathbed that he would never marry. However, his girlfriend Betsy wants to get married and start a family. To resolve this, Jack proposes a quick Las Vegas marriage. They check into the Bally's Casino Resort, where Betsy catches the attention of Tommy Korman, a wealthy gambler. Betsy bears an uncanny resemblance to Tommy's late wife, Donna, who died of skin cancer. Determined to make Betsy his own, Tommy arranges a crooked poker game that prompts Jack to borrow $65,000 after losing to Tommy's higher straight flush. Tommy then offers to erase Jack's debt in exchange for a weekend with Betsy, to which the desperate couple agrees.
Jack later discovers that Tommy has taken Betsy to his vacation home in Kauai, Hawaii. Tommy asks his taxi driver friend, Mahi Mahi, to keep Jack at bay. However, Jack discovers the plan and steals the taxi. He tracks Betsy down outside the Kauai Club but is attacked by Tommy and arrested. After being bailed out of jail by his dentist friend, Sally Molars, Jack learns that Tommy and Betsy have left for Las Vegas, with Tommy convincing Betsy to marry him. Jack frantically searches for a flight to Las Vegas and ends up joining a group of skydiving Elvis impersonators headed to the city.
Meanwhile, Betsy, now sober, reconsiders her decision to marry Tommy. She ultimately rejects him after learning the true amount of Jack's debt. Jack parachutes into Betsy's arms, and they finally get married. The film ends on a heartwarming note, celebrating the resilient and fateful nature of true love, even in the face of external pressures and temptations.
The film Honeymoon in Vegas premiered in 1992 and later inspired a musical adaptation, which premiered on Broadway in January 2015. The musical, also written by Andrew Bergman, features music and lyrics by Jason Robert Brown.
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Cast
The cast of Honeymoon in Vegas, the 1992 film, includes:
- James Caan as Jack Singer, a private detective and love-stricken gangster
- Nicolas Cage as Jack Singer, the paranoid fiancé who wants to marry Betsy
- Sarah Jessica Parker as Betsy Nolan, Jack's girlfriend of five years and teacher
- Peter Boyle as Chief Orman, an Indian Chief with a love for showtunes
- Robert Costanzo as a man who suspects his wife is cheating on him with Mike Tyson
- Anne Bancroft
The cast of the 2015 musical includes:
- Tony Danza as Tommy Korman
- Rob McClure
- Brynn O'Malley
- T.R. Knight
- Mary Faber
- Nancy Opel
- Alvin Ing
- John Conlee
- Rob Bartlett
- Deborah Lew
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Filming locations
The 1992 film Honeymoon in Vegas was filmed in Las Vegas, Hawaii, and New York.
In Las Vegas, filming locations included Bally's Las Vegas Hotel and Casino, now Horseshoe Las Vegas, on Las Vegas Boulevard South, where the characters Jack and Betsy stay. The pool area, front entrance, theatre, and casino were all used for filming. The couple elopes at the Chapel of the Bells, a wedding chapel located on Las Vegas Boulevard South. Other filming locations in Las Vegas include the Excalibur Hotel & Casino, on the corner of Las Vegas Boulevard South and Tropicana Avenue, and the Plaza Hotel and Casino on Main Street.
In Hawaii, filming took place on the island of Kauai. The Inn on the Cliffs restaurant, located at the Westin Kauai Hotel, was used as a filming location, as was the island's National Tropical Botanical Garden. A house on Anini Beach was used as the character Tommy Korman's Hawaiian residence. The Kauai Club and the Kauai Marriott Resort, Kalapaki Beach, were also used as filming locations.
In New York, filming locations included Sutton Place and Sutton Square, where Jack stands inside a phone booth while working on a case. Jack's girlfriend Betsy is a teacher at the Ethical Culture Fieldston School on Central Park West, and the couple is seen walking home past stores on Bleecker Street. The couple also observes a couple leaving the Warwick New York hotel on West 54th Street, and they enjoy a dinner at a restaurant on Mulberry Street.
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Critical reception
Honeymoon in Vegas, the 1992 romantic comedy film, received generally positive reviews from critics. On Rotten Tomatoes, the film has a rating of 65% based on 37 critics' reviews, with an average rating of 6.1/10. The website's consensus describes the film as a light screwball comedy that has just about what you expect (and nothing you don't). Metacritic, which uses a weighted average, gave the film a score of 63 out of 100 based on 25 critic reviews, indicating "generally favourable" reviews.
Many critics praised the performances of the lead actors, James Caan, Nicolas Cage, and Sarah Jessica Parker. One critic noted that Caan was perfect as the love-stricken gangster, while another highlighted the chemistry between the lead actors, stating that the "unique combination" of the three leads "works". Cage's ability to portray anxiety sympathetically was also commended. The film's premise, humour, and high-concept plot were also well-received, with one critic calling it a well-written, well-acted, original movie with some truly hilarious moments. The film's soundtrack, which featured covers of Elvis Presley songs, was also a highlight for many reviewers.
However, some critics found the film underwhelming. One reviewer felt that the film's premise was "not the most edgy or original" and that the ending was rushed, with Caan's character changing in a way that seemed forced. Another critic, writing for The Guardian, found the production values of the musical adaptation to be lacking, commenting that there was "something a little low-rent about Honeymoon, which stints on sets, on dance numbers and (until the finale) even on sequins". Similarly, a review in The Hollywood Reporter characterised the musical as "silly and then tiresome", concluding that it ultimately "feels slight".
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Musical adaptation
The film Honeymoon in Vegas, released in 1992, was adapted into a musical with a book by Andrew Bergman and music and lyrics by Jason Robert Brown. The musical is based on the 1992 movie of the same name, which was written and directed by Bergman. The musical had its world premiere at the Paper Mill Playhouse in Millburn, New Jersey, on September 26, 2013, and then moved to Broadway in January 2015.
The musical is a romantic romp from New York to Vegas to Hawaii, centering on an unusual love triangle. It follows the story of a mild-mannered Brooklynite, Jack, who promised his dying mother that he would never marry. However, he meets his sweet and beautiful girlfriend, Betsy, and decides to elope to Las Vegas to get married. A dashing gambler named Tommy threatens to sweep Betsy away to a life of luxury in Hawaii, leading Jack to do whatever it takes to give his love story a happy ending.
The musical features unforgettable songs and characters, including skydiving Elvises, sexy chorus girls, and red-hot romance. The cast of the musical included T.R. Knight, Mary Faber, and Tony Danza in the lead roles during its workshop and backers' auditions in October 2011. When it premiered on Broadway, the cast included Tony Danza as Tommy Korman, Rob McClure as Jack Singer, and Brynn O'Malley as Betsy Nolan.
Reviews for the musical were mixed. Marilyn Stasio, reviewing for Variety, praised the "garishly witty" set and the "breezy score." Ben Brantley, writing for The New York Times, called the musical "bright and bouncy" and a "real-live, old-fashioned, deeply satisfying Broadway musical." However, Alexis Soloski of The Guardian found the show "uninvolving and sometimes a little distasteful," while David Rooney of The Hollywood Reporter felt that the musical had "90 minutes' worth of decent material" but ultimately felt "slight."
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Frequently asked questions
The film Honeymoon in Vegas came out in 1992.
Honeymoon in Vegas was written and directed by Andrew Bergman.
The film stars James Caan, Nicolas Cage and Sarah Jessica Parker.
It's a romantic comedy about a couple, Jack and Betsy, who plan to marry in Las Vegas. However, Betsy catches the eye of a wealthy gambler, Tommy Korman, who wants to pursue her himself.
Yes, there is! The musical version of Honeymoon in Vegas premiered on Broadway in January 2015.
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