Honeymoon in Vegas (1992)

Movie · 1992 · Comedy, Romance · 1h 36m · PG-13 · English

Curator score: 2.9/10 (20.6K ratings)

A comedy about one bride, two grooms, and 34 flying Elvises.

Overview

On her deathbed, a mother makes her son promise never to get married, which scars him with psychological blocks to a commitment with his girlfriend. They finally decide to tie the knot in Vegas, but a wealthy gambler arranges for the man to lose $65K in a poker game and offers to clear the debt for a weekend with his fiancée.

Ratings

Director

Andrew Bergman

Production

New Line Cinema, Castle Rock Entertainment

Cast

James Caan, Nicolas Cage, Sarah Jessica Parker, Pat Morita, Johnny Williams, John Capodice, Robert Costanzo, Anne Bancroft, Peter Boyle, Burton Gilliam, Brent Hinkley, Dean Hallo, Seymour Cassel, Jerry Tarkanian, Keone Young, Danny Kamekona, John McMahon, Lisa Ann Poggi, Ben Stein, Teddy Bergman

Curator Review

Verdict

A breezy, uneven rom-com with a strong comic hook, lively Vegas energy, and a very committed Nicolas Cage performance. It’s not especially sharp or emotionally deep, but the chemistry and absurd premise make it an easy watch if you enjoy star-driven 90s studio comedies.

Best for

  • fans of Nicolas Cage going big in a mainstream comedy
  • viewers who like high-concept romantic farce
  • people in the mood for light, silly Vegas escapism
  • audiences who enjoy offbeat supporting turns and broad comic set pieces

Skip if

  • you want a tightly written or emotionally grounded romance
  • you dislike broad studio comedy from the early 90s
  • you need consistent tonal control
  • you’re not interested in Elvis-adjacent gimmicks or gambling hijinks

Overview

Honeymoon in Vegas is one of those early-90s studio comedies that survives on premise, pace, and personality more than on airtight writing. The setup is gloriously stupid in the best way: a commitment-phobic groom, a debt, a gambler with too much power, and a weekend that turns into a romantic hostage situation. It’s built for escalation, and when it leans into the absurdity, it works.

Worth noting

The movie’s biggest asset is Nicolas Cage, who plays the material with a strange sincerity that keeps the comedy from floating away. James Caan gives the film a hard-edged, old-school presence, and Sarah Jessica Parker brings enough warmth to keep the love story from becoming pure sketch comedy. The Elvis obsession gives the whole thing a weirdly specific identity, even when the script feels like it’s improvising its way to the next set piece.

Bottom line

As a romance, it’s slight; as a comedy, it’s hit-or-miss. But as a star vehicle with a memorable premise and a distinct Vegas flavor, it has enough charm to recommend to viewers who like their rom-coms a little unruly. If you want polished, this isn’t it. If you want a movie that feels like it could only exist in a certain era of studio comedy excess, it’s worth a look.

Top Letterboxd reviews

Justin LaLiberty (3★) · 185 likes

the way Nic Cage says “he lives in a SHACK” gave me life on a Wednesday night

Rafael "Mister Movie" Jovine (4★) · 179 likes

STARRING: NIC FUUUUUUUUUUUUUCKIIIIIIING!!!!! CAGE (THE COPPOLA SAGA) Aka the movie in which Cage finally fulfills his dream of playing Elvis… or at least being dressed as one. I believe I’ve seen this film before, at least that cabin scene where he’s taken with the wrong guy. But this is technically the first time I’ve seen it in its entirety. And it was a really great time. You got a lovely Sarah Jessica Parker as a funny romantic interest. James Caan… more

jenna✨ (3★) · 130 likes

men whats stopping you from dressing like jack singer

Sam (3★) · 110 likes

Surprisingly funny mid 90s romance comedy starring the wonderful Nicolas cage who gets stuck in a love triangle of sorts with James caan and Sarah Jessica Parker. It’s actually decent it’s mostly a screwball comedy it’s nothing new to the genre but to see such a fun chemistry between the three leads it’s more than worth a watch. The whole Elvis theme to this is great too even if it feels random but to see Bruce Springsteen and Billy Joel… more Surprisingly funny mid 90s romance comedy starring the wonderful Nicolas cage who gets stuck in a love triangle of sorts with James caan and Sarah Jessica Parker. It’s actually decent it’s mostly a screwball comedy it’s nothing new to the genre but to see such a fun chemistry between the three leads it’s more than worth a watch. The whole Elvis theme to this is great too even if it feels random but to see Bruce Springsteen and Billy Joel… more

lily ☮︎ (5★) · 110 likes

this is my Priscilla 2023

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Topics

romantic comedy, screwball, 90s studio comedy, gambling, commitment issues, Elvis, farce, star vehicle, offbeat

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