The movie Last Vegas
October 16th, 2013 at 6:57:49 PM
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To be released November 1st, starring Michael Douglas, Robert Di Niro, Morgan Freeman, Kevin Kline. Four old friends visit Las Vegas, but "Vegas has changed since the last time they prowled the strip."
http://www.movies.com/lastvegas/details/m69049
http://www.movies.com/lastvegas/details/m69049
"Quit trying your luck and start trying your skill." Mickey Crimm
October 16th, 2013 at 8:30:48 PM
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Quote: mickeycrimmTo be released November 1st, starring Michael Douglas, Robert Di Niro, Morgan Freeman, Kevin Kline. Four old friends visit Las Vegas, but "Vegas has changed since the last time they prowled the strip."
http://www.movies.com/lastvegas/details/m69049
Yeah, they started doing the promos for this last week; I'm looking forward to it, but it's all about the script on these things. Of course, 6 or so Oscars among the 4 of them can't hurt the chances...
If the House lost every hand, they wouldn't deal the game.
October 16th, 2013 at 8:34:46 PM
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Point well taken, ace! I so wanted that movie to be good, and it was soooo lame.
If the House lost every hand, they wouldn't deal the game.
October 16th, 2013 at 8:39:31 PM
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I'm not old enough to see this movie. It's obviously aimed at an older demographic who's trying to recapture their youth. Most movies seem aimed at kids, or parents with kids, but this is definitely aimed at old folks. Not for me even though I love the actors.
"Poker sure is an easy game to beat if you have the roll to keep rebuying."
October 16th, 2013 at 8:50:15 PM
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Quote: zippyboyI'm not old enough to see this movie. It's obviously aimed at an older demographic who's trying to recapture their youth. Most movies seem aimed at kids, or parents with kids, but this is definitely aimed at old folks. Not for me even though I love the actors.
We already had a thread about this. I quoted a review that
said if you like men in their 70's acting like men in their 60's
this is your kind of movie. The youngest star is 67 I think,
the oldest 76. How exciting can it be? One of them takes
a Viagara and almost scores? And they discuss it for 20min?
"It's not called gambling if the math is on your side."
October 16th, 2013 at 8:52:58 PM
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I'd rather see a documentary about a weekend in Vegas with EvenBob and Buzzard
October 16th, 2013 at 9:06:09 PM
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Quote: aceofspadesI'd rather see a documentary about a weekend in Vegas with EvenBob and Buzzard
I'm sure there's a reality TV series in there somewhere. It'd be a cross between Vegas Strip, Impractical Jokers, and Man vs. Food. You could probably get Spike TV to sign a full season on that description alone.
"In my own case, when it seemed to me after a long illness that death was close at hand, I found no little solace in playing constantly at dice."
-- Girolamo Cardano, 1563
October 16th, 2013 at 9:17:36 PM
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Quote: aceofspadesI'd rather see a documentary about a weekend in Vegas with EvenBob and Buzzard
A lot of bitching and griping, drinking too much and
and never getting laid. Who needs to see that. But that
decribes Ace in AC, what am I thinking..
"It's not called gambling if the math is on your side."
October 16th, 2013 at 10:35:32 PM
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Quote: aceofspadesI'd rather see a documentary about a weekend in Vegas with EvenBob and Buzzard
It's already on re-runs of COPS.
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Nor give the heart
to vain regret
Tis but the casket
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The gem that filled it
Sparkles yet
October 17th, 2013 at 1:09:32 AM
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\\Quote: EvenBobA lot of bitching and griping, drinking too much and
and never getting laid. Who needs to see that. But that
decribes Ace in AC, what am I thinking..
I did about 250 women in my life. I'm not so horny anymore. You guys go ahead and limp on off with it. Great Hero's. That's cool. I'll just fade away until I die.
"Quit trying your luck and start trying your skill." Mickey Crimm
October 17th, 2013 at 1:21:02 AM
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Quote: mickeycrimm\\
I did about 250 women in my life. I'm not so horny anymore. You guys go ahead and limp on off with it. Great Hero's. That's cool. I'll just fade away until I die.
God is kind Mickey, you get older you don't need it so much anymore.
October 17th, 2013 at 1:44:17 AM
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Quote: petroglyphGod is kind Mickey, you get older you don't need it so much anymore.
Watch out. You don't know what the hell you are dealing with. I'll snatch I woman clean out of her pants, period.
"Quit trying your luck and start trying your skill." Mickey Crimm
October 17th, 2013 at 5:22:18 AM
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I think Vegas may be looking at aging gamblers and that is why so many casinos are going to be party places for the younger set.
A group of gamblers who keep each other either single or with bimbos whose hooks don't get in too deep wouldn't be a bad idea for many men.
A group of gamblers who keep each other either single or with bimbos whose hooks don't get in too deep wouldn't be a bad idea for many men.
October 17th, 2013 at 5:52:21 AM
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Quote: EvenBobA lot of bitching and griping, drinking too much and
and never getting laid. Who needs to see that. But that
decribes Ace in AC, what am I thinking..
LOL
October 23rd, 2013 at 10:35:42 AM
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Quote: petroglyphGod is kind Mickey, you get older you don't need it so much anymore.
Speak for yourself !
Shed not for her
the bitter tear
Nor give the heart
to vain regret
Tis but the casket
that lies here,
The gem that filled it
Sparkles yet
October 23rd, 2013 at 11:51:04 AM
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Quote: BuzzardSpeak for yourself !
I was.
Wasn't so much speaking of how it is now as much as needing a break from the insanity of my youth.
I'm glad it's not that way so much now personally.
The big head taking orders from the little one cost me several fortunes in my life. It was all kinds of crazy behavior and if I had the chance to do it over, I would.
Now that I've matured I actually prefer making love to just raw sex, but yeah to each their own.
Go for it Buzzard, but remember you shouldn't take nitro with Viagra.
October 23rd, 2013 at 3:46:32 PM
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Don't take Viagra, do have to carry that damn nitro bottle. GRRRR
Shed not for her
the bitter tear
Nor give the heart
to vain regret
Tis but the casket
that lies here,
The gem that filled it
Sparkles yet
November 5th, 2013 at 6:02:16 AM
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Quote: petroglyphI was. The big head taking orders from the little one cost me several fortunes in my life.
LOL! I can relate to that! I went to see Last Vegas yesterday. I enjoyed the movie. Four old geezers visiting modern Las Vegas. It was some pretty funny stuff. I also like the storyline behind the 58 year friendship of the Flatbush Four. I could really relate to those guys. But then....I went to the 4:30 matinee....and paid the senior rate.
"Quit trying your luck and start trying your skill." Mickey Crimm
November 5th, 2013 at 9:57:19 AM
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Quote: mickeycrimmI enjoyed the movie.
My son and I saw this movie on Saturday, and we both enjoyed it as well. Not as funny as The Hangover, but still very entertaining.
The Hangover is one of those movies (along with Vegas Vacation) that I just can't help watching when it comes on TV, even though I own the DVD's and have seen both movies countless times.
I was scrolling through the guide this past Sunday night around 7pm, and The Hangover had just started on TBS. No surprise, I watched it again.
Not sure if Last Vegas will ultimately make it into that category for me, but it was still a great movie.
You serious, Clark?
November 5th, 2013 at 2:26:57 PM
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Was reading reviews on Rotten Tomatoes, and they characterized this movie as "The Hangover: Part 43" or "The Hangover: AARP Strikes Back" lol.
I'm going to try to convince my girlfriend to go see it - we have 2 discount Costco movie tickets we haven't used in quite a while. While I am not in the target demographic (not yet 30), I'm old at heart. I think I'll enjoy it.
I'm going to try to convince my girlfriend to go see it - we have 2 discount Costco movie tickets we haven't used in quite a while. While I am not in the target demographic (not yet 30), I'm old at heart. I think I'll enjoy it.
"So drink gamble eat f***, because one day you will be dust." -ontariodealer
November 5th, 2013 at 11:12:48 PM
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I enjoyed the movie! It was amusing and had a fairly original storyline. I wish there had been more gambling in the story, but hell, it's "New" Vegas. All about nightclubs and partying these days anyway...
Anyway I wouldn't need to see it again, but an enjoyable watch.
Anyway I wouldn't need to see it again, but an enjoyable watch.
"So drink gamble eat f***, because one day you will be dust." -ontariodealer
November 7th, 2013 at 2:37:06 PM
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On the subject of comps, this movie was wildly inaccurate, as one might expect. I'm going to relate part of the plot here, but I'll put it in spoiler tags in case anyone else wants to see the movie. It doesn't give away the ending or anything, but does ruin one amusing scene in the movie.
In the movie, Morgan Freeman's character cashes out half of his pension fund and brings $15,000 (in fat stacks of bennys, lol) to a blackjack table at the Aria. They cut away to a different scene, and then come back and imply that he's lost almost everything (showing a dramatic hand where he busts a 16 against a 10 and loses $9K), but when the dealer counts out his chip stack, he's actually won a shit ton and has $117,000! Now this is unlikely, but not impossible. I'm sure many people on this board have brought $150 to a BJ table and left with $1170 after a crazy run of good luck.
Anyway, from this point on, the casino rolls out the red carpet, obviously wanting to get the money back. They have a giant suite and a personal host who attends to their every whim for the duration of the movie.
Clearly this isn't realistic, unless possibly he continued to gamble at those stakes. So my question is:
A) Would a high-class casino like the Aria extend even a fraction of those kind of luxuries after a huge win, just to entice you to keep gambling? I'm thinking they might give you a room after witnessing that kind of action for one session, but not much else unless you show them more.
B) How much would you have to gamble to get your own personal host for an entire weekend, who literally had no job except following you around, in addition to the penthouse suite, etc.
In the movie, Morgan Freeman's character cashes out half of his pension fund and brings $15,000 (in fat stacks of bennys, lol) to a blackjack table at the Aria. They cut away to a different scene, and then come back and imply that he's lost almost everything (showing a dramatic hand where he busts a 16 against a 10 and loses $9K), but when the dealer counts out his chip stack, he's actually won a shit ton and has $117,000! Now this is unlikely, but not impossible. I'm sure many people on this board have brought $150 to a BJ table and left with $1170 after a crazy run of good luck.
Anyway, from this point on, the casino rolls out the red carpet, obviously wanting to get the money back. They have a giant suite and a personal host who attends to their every whim for the duration of the movie.
Clearly this isn't realistic, unless possibly he continued to gamble at those stakes. So my question is:
A) Would a high-class casino like the Aria extend even a fraction of those kind of luxuries after a huge win, just to entice you to keep gambling? I'm thinking they might give you a room after witnessing that kind of action for one session, but not much else unless you show them more.
B) How much would you have to gamble to get your own personal host for an entire weekend, who literally had no job except following you around, in addition to the penthouse suite, etc.
"So drink gamble eat f***, because one day you will be dust." -ontariodealer
November 7th, 2013 at 6:29:43 PM
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Quote: blount2000My son and I saw this movie on Saturday, and we both enjoyed it as well. Not as funny as The Hangover, but still very entertaining.
The Hangover is one of those movies (along with Vegas Vacation) that I just can't help watching when it comes on TV, even though I own the DVD's and have seen both movies countless times.
I was scrolling through the guide this past Sunday night around 7pm, and The Hangover had just started on TBS. No surprise, I watched it again.
Not sure if Last Vegas will ultimately make it into that category for me, but it was still a great movie.
add Casino to that list for me. A few weeks back it was around midnight and I was laying in bed and happened to see it on tv. Luckily it was an hour in already which meant I only had to stay up until 2.
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