Viva Las Vegas
starring
Elvis Presley ■ Ann-Margret
(1964)
It's that "go-go" guy and that "bye-bye" gal in the fun capital of the world!
| Race car driver Lucky Jackson goes to Las Vegas to earn money to pay for a new engine for his motor car. Working as a waiter, he still finds the time to court young Rusty Martin. I'll start right off by saying that Viva Las Vegas is one of my top favorite Elvis movies and it's one that my whole family enjoys. I even know all the lyrics to the theme song and can sing along with The King when the song pops up on some of my Pandora channels. It is just so much fun! The glitz and glamour, the songs and sights, and, of course, the white-knuckle car race near the end. Plus, watching Ann-Margret backing Elvis right off the diving board and into the pool while singing “...the gentleman's all wet” is hysterical! I'll admit that I am not usually a fan of Ann-Margret but I have to say that she more than held her own with Elvis in this movie. She gives as good as she gets and she has fun doing it! The King is also at his height in Viva Las Vegas and it really shines through on the screen. The montage of the Las Vegas Strip during the opening credits is quite interesting when you realize just how many of those famous places no longer exist. I'm young enough that several of the casinos/hotels were gone before I was born, though I do remember when a few of them closed, but it's fun to talk with my parents who remember when they were THE place to go and see the famous faces headlining the shows. Whether or not musicals are your thing you should watch Viva Las Vegas at least once. It's fun and funny, the actors have great chemistry, and it truly shows off an era when entertainment was over the top and was truly entertaining. Take my advice and let yourself take a break for an hour and a half and just check out from all the stress going on in the world right now...  1 hour 25 minutes | Principal Cast Elvis Presley...Lucky Jackson Ann-Margret...Rusty Martin Cesare Danova...Count Elmo Mancini William Demarest...Mr. Martin Nicky Blair...Shorty Fansworth Quotes Rusty Martin: Can you help me, please? Lucky Jackson: Can we help you? Yes ma'am. Rusty Martin: Well, then, I'd like you to check my motor, it whistles. Lucky Jackson: I don't blame it! Rusty Martin: I heard about your money, Lucky, I'm sorry. Lucky Jackson: It's only money. Rusty Martin: Only money! Do you realise how hard it is to earn money? Lucky Jackson: But I won it. Rusty Martin: You answer it and if it's anybody, I don't want to speak to him! Rusty Martin: Meet me at the University of Nevada tomorrow. Lucky Jackson: You must be kidding? Rusty Martin: No! Lucky Jackson: What are they teaching you? How to stack cards, deal from the bottom of the deck, or what? Mr. Martin: You kids came over here in a copter! They cost about $10 a minute! Lucky Jackson: You won't understand, will you, baby? Rusty Martin: Don't call me baby! Lucky Jackson: Okay, baby. Lucky Jackson: Oh, now I get it, you want me to use my 'bravado' to block for you so you can... come right through. Count Elmo Mancini: That's right, I knew you were clever Mr Jackson. Lucky Jackson: Well just a couple or 3 things wrong with your proposition. I don't work for anybody, I never come second to anybody, and one small thing - I intend to win. |
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