User Reviews

We need more movies with speedboats, this movie also needed more speedboat scenes. Jamie Foxx is in multiple nightclubs, shootouts, and has his girl blow up and never speaks over a whisper, incredible.

Classic take on the 80s tv show which Mann also had a hand in. And I'm abit biased OUR Colin is brillant cool and sauve I wish it had of got a sequel.

One of those movies that Michael Mann's filmography simply didn't need. A remake of the TV series that feels an other movie full of realistic action but that just says nothing new and add nothing to action crimes.

Not Michael Mann's best film by a long way but still has his characteristic stylishness and cool music.

There is never been a movie that I didn't like in many years probably because they got bad reviews and I'm probably one of those people and sometimes I'm not and that is why Miami Vice is the one that interests me and got me bored to death already. The film by Michael Mann is based on the TV series starring Don Johnson and Philip Michael Thomas and I haven't seen the show by yet but I am planning to. Heard about it has some kick-ass tunes. Colin Farrell and Jamie Foxx are both Sonny Crockett and Rico Tubbs but they don't have the charisma to the characters like the original show has. They're boring as hell. I really don't have the treatment as I did with the other films by Michael Mann. Even the cinematography is not as good as I expected. I keep expecting to hear a Godley & Creme song at the end of this movie. I did not enjoy Miami Vice, didn't like it, didn't enjoy it, planning on watching the TV series which is based on, you make me wanna yawn.

I don't know what to rate a movie that I can't even stand watching. Miami Vice was just dull, darkly lit with a lot going on without explanation. Maybe that's how the show was, but this was a struggle.

En général et en particulier, quand une série est adaptée au cinéma, ça se solde par une catastrophe et les exemples sont légion à cet égard. Aussi se demande-t-on pourquoi diable on adapterait cette série fatiguenaze des années 80 "Deux flics à Miami" pour le grand écran si ce n'est par opportunisme bassement mercantile ? Pourtant, malgré un Colin Farrell des mauvais jours (c'est-à-dire à l'ouest) et un Jamie Foxx dans son élément habituel (c'est-à-dire nul à chier des briques) le film "Miami Vice" est tout-à-fait regardable, ce qui constitue déjà une sacrée surprise... En effet, on ne s'ennuie pas un instant dès lors que nos deux super-flics décident d'infiltrer les trafiquants de dope, très méchants et très méfiants. Ils roulent des mécaniques (comme dans la série) avec la Ferrari, conduisent des avions, des bateaux et ramènent toujours leur grande gueule et de ce côté, on est pas surpris (comme dans la série). On est davantage surpris par quelque notable franchissement de ligne jaune et franchement je leur collerai les boeuf-carottes au cul illico presto ! Evidemment la très belle et très élégante Gong Li apporte du glamour à cette pseudo-histoire qui aurait mérité un bien meilleur développement, surtout à la fin... voilà une opportunité manquée de hisser un tant soit peu le niveau mais le film reste désespérément au ras des pâquerettes. La réalisation est dans l'ensemble correcte malgré une utilisation regrettable de caméras à l'épaule, ainsi qu'une musique de merde. On a donc une sorte de gros épisode avec des moyens, beaucoup moins emmerdant que la série originale avec les deux autres caves mais pas de quoi fanfaronner non plus.

Jamie Foxx is a Rapper... ..... Policial Cliché, action comes only when the weapons come... Predictable, but nostalgic

Sleek, stylish, and sexy, Miami Vice is everything the film should be. The film is gorgeously shot as anticipated because Michael Mann knows how to make some stylish thrillers and this one is no exception. In addition, Colin Farrell and Jamie Foxx both do quite well in the lead roles and really have great chemistry as a duo. As with all actiony type films, it requires some leap of faith, a leap I am willing to take here as it never gets too outlandish. Sure, you can criticize all of the moving parts here and claim a lot of it to be untrue and far-fetched, but to me, it tried to keep an air of realism throughout. It never went too outlandish and unbelievable. I never saw the TV series, yet I managed to enjoy this one a good bit and it was really all I was hoping for. An entertaining, stylish, action crime thriller directed by the ever masterful Michael Mann. I am not necessarily surprised to see that this one is divisive amongst critics between those who love it and those who hate it, but to me, where this one won me over is simply in the style. As I said, it is all too sleek. It's really eye candy in movie form.

Soulless lead characters and an absolutely mind-numbing second act squelch any chance that "Miami Vice" has in convincing the audience to buy its gritty, updated interpretation of the classic TV saga.

M. Mann's movies are not suited for everyone and this one proves it. Dark atmosphere, lack of humor and general seriousness are showing not only Miami behind the scenes but also hardship of PD in drug wars. Many people are not satisfied with Collin and Jamie as Sonny and Rico, for their characters have little or none resemblance to original show, but i couldn't care less. Sonny and Rico are cool and smooth in this flick but also serious because situation ask for it. People are dying, cartel is going for their friends so there is noting to be funny about. Action scenes in this movie are most realistic that i' ve seen on big screen except Tropa de Elite. That alone said, if you like Bad Boys or Expendables and you expecting something like those movies, this one isn't for you. Locations are great, from Cuba to Miami to Columbia and Haiti. Soundtrack is best, totally suited the movie and scenes. Downside to this movie is un development of the characters, especially Sonny and Rico but acting of whole cast makes up for it, with akcent on Gong LI and Luis Tosar. To sum it up : This movie is not for everyone and it's not trying to be. Mann knows what he want 's and delivers it, like it or not. Just like Sonny and Rico.

Miami Vice is hands down one of my favorite films of all time. I don't quite understand why it was never received well but I think it's just amazing. Colin Farrell and Jamie Foxx are both great, as well are the rest of the supporting cast, Michael Mann did an incredible job directing the movie, the plot develops well and is very interesting, the action scenes are done brilliantly, etc. Honestly, I don't think there's a single flaw in the movie. It's definitely different, so I guess some people expected something else. It's not your typical action flick, that's for sure. It's almost more of an action-thriller in how it's filmed and presented to the viewer. The shaky cam and camera angles and effects work when used because of the overall feel. I'm not saying everyone will love it because it is a bit slower and replaces dialogue with introspection from the actors forcing the audience to pick up on the subtleties and nuances of the plot's development. Those things aren't in your face so some people might get bored with it. Not me. I thought it was great.

Miami Vice is a truly excellent film from Micheal Mann. It's superbly acted and beautifully shot. The gun-play is satisfyingly meaty and intense but the real heart of this movie is the chemistry that blossoms between Gong Li and Colin Farrell. A phenomenal film from start to finish.

From a narrative perspective, Miami Vice is average to below average. From a technical perspective, the film is perfection. The cinematography and action set pieces in this film are incredible, and shot with a style that only Michael Mann has. This isn't a movie for the mainstream audience, nor is it a straight-up action film as it was marketed. The story isn't quick in its pace or particularly compelling, but coming from someone who enjoys Michael Mann films because of the way he films, I loved this movie.

Are you kidding me? You remake Miami Vice and play it totally straight??? There's not a single moment of wink-at-the-camera humor, no recognizable references to the TV show (besides their names), no cameos... nothing! All you end up with is a listless, uninspired snooze-fest featuring some of the grainiest picture quality I've seen since the last time I watched an extended-play VHS tape. Atrocious handheld work makes the frame shake violently even during slow dialogue scenes, which is about 95% of this film. Michael Mann has always taken as much time as he wants to tell his stories, but at 134 minutes, Miami Vice is a bloated, boring, sleep-inducing nightmare that is nothing like Miami Vice I love... or the Michael Mann I love for that matter. Good grief!!!

Other than the names and setting, the movie incarnation of Miami Vice seems to have very little in common with the show that inspired it, which I imagine will disappoint anyone who checked it out hoping for some retro reminiscing. The acting was extremely stiff, the plot was uninteresting and extremely cliched, and the setting was far too modern. While there was a couple decent action scenes and some may like the "romances" - but you'd be better off watching some re-runs of the original series or better made action movies.