Vegas on the Silver Screen

Vegas on the Silver Screen

Las Vegas is the ultimate playground. The allure of Sin City is the freedom that it exudes to the imagination to let go and act on fantasies you would not dare to do in your hometown. The same appeal is translated in movies filmed in Las Vegas through characters coming from different walks of life.

It is pretty amazing to see just how many movies have been filmed in Vegas either in their entirety or just for a few segments. Even more movies have mentioned the city. There is no substitute for Las Vegas, many other cities around the world try to replicate but there is a reason why the name of the city sparks excitement.

Here are some of the most popular titles throughout the years: Ocean’s Eleven (1960), Elvis: That’s the Way It Is (1970), Diamonds are Forever (1971), Casino (1995), Leaving Las Vegas (1995), Showgirls (1995), Swingers (1996), Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery (1997), Rush Hour 2 (2001), Ocean’s Eleven (2001), Memento (2001), Miss Congeniality 2: Armed and Fabulous (2005), Rocky Balboa (2006), Ocean’s Thirteen (2007), Knocked Up (2007), 21 (2008) and The Hangover (2009).

When friends and family members of the Jeff Allen Sports team come to visit they like to see locations where the films were made and to take pictures if they are able to. While some of the locations are no longer around, the more recent movies do have locations where visitors can see and pose by. There are also many Hangover movie items available for sale around town such as a t-shirt with baby “Carlos” strapped onto it. The front desk at Caesar’s Palace says they frequently get asked if Caesar actually lived there…they are good sports and usually play into it. A bit of a bummer but you cannot book the suite that they used in the movie as it does not exist. You can however take a look at some of their Fantasy Suites.

While CSI is not a movie, it is a long-running show that has showcased the city and is a noticeable franchise connected to it. Visitors can go to CSI: The Experience at the MGM Grand to go through simulated crime solving activities and visit their gift shop for show memorabilia.
What movie will you be location chasing on your next visit?