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Essential Vegas Movies
By an Amazon.com customer
Fear and Loathing in Las VegasFear and Loathing in Las Vegas
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This film should not be used as an example after which to tailor your Vegas trips.
CasinoCasino
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Three hours of classic Vegas goodness.
Ocean's Eleven (Widescreen Edition)Ocean's Eleven (Widescreen Edition)
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I prefer the remake because I live for the Bellagio.
Leaving Las VegasLeaving Las Vegas
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It will make you want to kill yourself -- but so does Vegas, sometimes.
ShowgirlsShowgirls
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It's so bad, it's good.
The Real Las Vegas - The Complete StoryThe Real Las Vegas - The Complete Story
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A thorough and intriguing documentary from the History Channel.
Vegas Vacation (Full Screen Edition)Vegas Vacation (Full Screen Edition)
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Two words: Wayne Newton.
Viva Las VegasViva Las Vegas
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The gold standard.
BugsyBugsy
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Warren Beatty puts in a great performance as the father of Sin City
Rain ManRain Man
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"Shiny, definitely very shiny."
The Rat PackThe Rat Pack
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Made-for-TV, but quality.
3000 Miles to Graceland (Snap Case)3000 Miles to Graceland (Snap Case)
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Maybe I'm letting my passion for Kevin Costner get the better of me ... but it's criminal Elivises! Come on, people!
Swingers [VHS]Swingers [VHS]
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Though only some of the film takes place in LV, the old-school LV charm permeates it all.
Honeymoon in VegasHoneymoon in Vegas
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A funny distraction -- with flying Elvi!
Very Bad ThingsVery Bad Things
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A mean little movie, but what good Vegas movie list doesn't include something with a dead hooker in it?
Diamonds are ForeverDiamonds are Forever
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Bond ... Vegas ... what more do you want?
Indecent ProposalIndecent Proposal
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"Would you sleep with Robert Redford for a million dollars?" "Sure, but where would I ever get the money?"
Destiny Turns on the Radio [VHS]Destiny Turns on the Radio [VHS]
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Cliche-ridden, but hey -- it's got QT!
Meet Me in Las Vegas [VHS]Meet Me in Las Vegas [VHS]
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From when MGM meant musicals, not annoying green lights on your hotel room window.
Austin Powers - International Man of Mystery (Widescreen Edition) [VHS]Austin Powers - International Man of Mystery (Widescreen Edition) [VHS]
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The movie's little more than a pastiche of one-liners, but it's worth a couple of hours.
Hard Eight (Special Edition)Hard Eight (Special Edition)
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Pre-"Boogie Nights" offering from P.T. Anderson set in Vegas and Reno.
Fools Rush InFools Rush In
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Are happy endings possible in Las Vegas?
Play it to the BonePlay it to the Bone
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Mmmmm, sweaty Antonio Banderas ...
Mars Attacks!Mars Attacks!
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Hey, I didn't say these were all *good* movies about Las Vegas.
Cheech and Chong - Things Are Tough All OverCheech and Chong - Things Are Tough All Over
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If you can't get a laugh out of Cheech and Chong, you don't deserve to live.