The same guy that brought us the original T.V. show has re-imagined it now with Colin Farrell and Jamie Fox portraying the Miami Detectives. Writer and Director Michael Mann who has proven himself countless times brings the same grit as he did to his movie Heat and Collateral to give this movie version some well needed realism. One could argue that Mann didn’t need to call it Miami Vice to have this movie find an audience since for the most part, other than the character names and location, this movie has absolutely nothing to do with the original T.V. show.
Even though this is a dark film in style and theme, the dirt and grime never looked more beautifully filmed in picturesque locations of the Caribbean, South America and of course, Southern Florida. The basic story of the film centers on Detectives Ricardo Tubbs (Foxx) and Sonny Crockett (Farrell) who go undercover as drug smugglers to investigate the murders of two federal agents. Of course things don’t go as they are planned and leaves us with a plot that is at times a bit convoluted.
None the less, Michael Mann is one of those few filmmakers that their very name makes me want to see a picture. Miami Vice may be flawed but there’s some wonderful filmmaking at work as well. The DVD is a Special Director’s Edition and includes footage not see in the theater. Does it make it a better picture? Not really but this is the only version we are offered on DVD so for good or for bad this is what we get.
The Special Features are your usual affair that includes featurettes and documentaries on the shooting of the film and one on undercover law enforcement. The DVD also provides a wonderful commentary track by Mann himself that is worth listening to the second time around.
The bottom line, Miami Vice –Unrated Director’s Edition is worth your time whether you were a fan of the series or a fan of Mann’s movies. Watch it for the visuals, watch it for the stars, or just watch it to learn how to go undercover, just watch it.
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