What Happens In Vegas (20th Century Fox)
The Stars Are Shining
What Happens In Vegas is a run of the mill comedy made better than it should be by two sparkling star performances by Cameron Diaz and Ashton Kutcher. They take a plot you could write in your sleep and make it a romantic comedy gold mine. Some stars arent worth the money they are paid but in this film Diaz and Kutcher earned every nickel.
At the start of the movie Joy McNally (Diaz) gets dumped by her dense boyfriend Mason (Jason Sudeikis). Meanwhile also in New York City, Jack Fuller (Kutcher) gets fired from his job by his father (Treat Williams). Rather than wallow in her misery Joy takes off to Vegas with her best friend Tipper (Lake Bell). Also headed to Sin City is Jack accompanied by his best friend Hater (Rob Corddry).
Of course Jack and Joy meet up, drink up, and end up married. This could be erased by a quick annulment or divorce except Jack borrows a quarter from Joy, puts it in a slot machine, and wins three million dollars. That three million is suddenly community property.
The presiding judge (Dennis Miller) at their court case to determine who gets the money, sentences them to stay married for six months and go to counseling. They also have to share Jacks apartment, which is a pigpen. When Joy moves in the war of the roses is on.
Cameron Diaz is always good in her movies and in this one she shines. She is beautiful, romantic, funny and endearing. Everybody is pulling for Joy to find some joy. Opposite her Kutcher is the perfect match. He is a little dorky, a little handsome, a little immature and a whole lot romantic. The people they play are meant for each other but it takes a whole movie for them to get there.
The film is rated PG-13 for profanity and adult humor.
This movie is the romantic comedy Made of Honor wanted to be. The stars in that film are a little dull compared to Diaz and Kutcher. Whether fighting or loving, the Vegas duo is hot from start to finish.
If you just want a movie that is fun to watch and fun to remember, go to see What Happens In Vegas. This is a good time film from beginning to end. What happens in this movie isnt going to stay in the theaters. Word is going to get out that this is a fun film worth your time and money. Viva this Vegas!
I scored What Happens In Vegas a jackpot 7 out of 10.
