now a time capsule
with all the old landmarks in Vegas disappearing, this shows the town how it was and what made it so popular.
shareFor me, as a Vegas resident since 1962, that's the best reason to watch! I do enjoy Elvis, and Ann-Margret was at her most stunning, but the film overall is pretty darn cheesy. I especially thought the scenes on Ann-Margret's father's boat were set in what seemed like Fantasy Land. I actually thought "Blue Hawaii" and "Fun in Acapulco" were better put-together films. Still, there's that great title song, a good job by Elvis on Ray Charles' "What'd I Say" and Ann-Margret's dancing (she mostly danced like she had just graduated from Stripper School, but who would complain about that?). Plus, since Las Vegas blows up everything old, its a great reminder of the past.
shareThroughout the movie, in the scenes in Vegas where the auto racers are working on their cars, there are two buildings in the background out in the desert:
(a) a tall tower with a small flying saucer on top, possibly also seen in "Diamonds are Forever" (1971).
(b) a large ground-level building with a silvery, spherical roof. This looks to be like a sports arena (like The Igloo in Pittsburgh) or convention center.
What are the names & purposes of these buildings?