Product Details

• Directors: john Mastrogiacomo
• Format: Color, NTSC
• Number of tapes: 1
• VHS Release Date: May 1, 2001
• Run Time: 56 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 3.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• ASIN: B000062R4T
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #450,221 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Quality and Content, May 10, 2002

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Donna M. Krieger (Pittsburgh PA United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Las Vegas - The City of Excitement (DVD)

This DVD is great...with its excellent quality it makes you feel like you are actually in Las Vegas. It is up to date with all of the latest attractions and casinos. It really gives a true feeling of Vegas. I highly recommend it for anyone who is planning to visit Las Vegas and for everyone who just wishes that they could. It will make you feel like you have been there.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Very Helpful, April 7, 2002

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David Krieger (Canton, CT United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Las Vegas - The City of Excitement (DVD)

I haden't been to Vegas in years, and this DVD got me up to speed on what to see and where to say. If you're thinking about going to Vegas, I definitely recommend this.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Good for nostalgia, not for up-to-date travel info, May 29, 2007

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Robyn A. Kaplan (Skokie, IL) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Las Vegas - The City of Excitement (DVD)

I just bought this while out in Vegas to see what footage it showed of the Sahara, since I stayed at that hotel and I know that it probably won't be long before it gets imploded, much like some other greats of Vegas that have been put to rest. While the packaging makes it look like it covers everything, it doesn't.

First, the postives. The DVD shows footage of the MGM Grand when it still had the theme park, so if you're into nostalgia and remembering Vegas when it really was kid-friendly, you'll enjoy these scenes. Also of interest, it goes into good detail when it talks about the Aladdin and the Flamingo and shows some great footage of Las Vegas shows past and present (like Splash and Jubilee).

Unfortunately, that's where the postives end. It all seems far too rushed, and it doesn't cover the Monte Carlo or Harrah's (the latter which is currently responsible for buying up several big name hotels and is one of the central landmarks of the strip), both of which were built before the Venetian and Paris (these are both covered on the DVD, albeit briefly). Also, the Stardust is not part of this collection, which is a shame, as it was such a large part of Vegas history and has now been imploded. Finally, for a promotional video, it actually didn't sell me on Vegas-there is no depth to each hotel's description, it's main selling points (and I've been there now 7 times!). Rather, only a few images are chosen to showcase each hotel, some of them having nothing to do with the actual allure of the hotel.

Overall, if you want a piece of nostalgia, this is fine. But if you're planning a trip to Vegas, I would skip this and try a guidebook with lots of pictures and attention to detail instead.