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I couldn't wait to see this movie because Michael Mann is one of my favorites directors. It's even more impressive to me that he writes most of his stuff, too. Mann likes to repeat actors in his films -- he had Pacino in Heat and The Insider, and now Jaime Foxx has been in Ali, Collateral and Miami Vice. He's one of Robert DeNiro's favorite directors and he was Will Smith's personal choice for directing Ali, beating out Spike Lee who really wanted to do that film.
As for Miami Vice, it is a really cool film. I know that's a general statement, but it's true. It's arrogant, knows it's cool and proves it. Unlike Heat, there isn't much character development in this one, but that's alright because the focus is on the "wheelin' and dealin'" that is constantly going on. You don't even get a title or credits at the beginning, it just jumps right in and doesn't stop until the credits roll at the end.
Miami Vice's plot isn't a new idea, but it's executed creatively and entertainingly. The graphic violence is done well -- sometimes when you don't expect it and sometimes when you do, but not in the way you think it will happen. There's an excellent gunfight scene, but not quite Heat-caliber. There are also the really nice, fast cars and the really nice, fast boats -- they definitely contribute to the coolness and entertainment.
I had a lot of fun watching Miami Vice and would definitely recommend it. Anyone who is a Michael Mann fan should enjoy it.
4.5/5 OSNN Stars
As for Miami Vice, it is a really cool film. I know that's a general statement, but it's true. It's arrogant, knows it's cool and proves it. Unlike Heat, there isn't much character development in this one, but that's alright because the focus is on the "wheelin' and dealin'" that is constantly going on. You don't even get a title or credits at the beginning, it just jumps right in and doesn't stop until the credits roll at the end.
Miami Vice's plot isn't a new idea, but it's executed creatively and entertainingly. The graphic violence is done well -- sometimes when you don't expect it and sometimes when you do, but not in the way you think it will happen. There's an excellent gunfight scene, but not quite Heat-caliber. There are also the really nice, fast cars and the really nice, fast boats -- they definitely contribute to the coolness and entertainment.
I had a lot of fun watching Miami Vice and would definitely recommend it. Anyone who is a Michael Mann fan should enjoy it.
4.5/5 OSNN Stars