Wasn't too thrilled with the movie....

[Guest neworder]

Ashes to Ashes is a shameless rip off in my eyes, really don't like it.As for the movie WELL, yes there is a distinct lack of Ferrari, its very dark. I agree on most of your points but I actually adore the way the Miami Vice movie is filmed for the most part, it is immense in places, especially with the violent thunderstorms rumbling away in the background, something the TV show never really showcased when it should have as, well I don't know but I'm told a thunderstorm in Miami is a daily occurrence so...You have to watched the movie as though the TV show didn't really exist, view at as though you've never seen the TV show and you become less disappointed in my eyes, its still not brilliant but...lol...it improves, I love the music, love the style, and love the action (when it happens). I think Mann had so many ideas throwing around, if u watch the trailers you can see more ferrari shots and more boat scenes, and daytime shots but then the movie doesn't have them. It must've been cut a lot.

[Kavinsky]

Yeah it does seem like a rip off in some respects, it looks like they borrowed some of the wardrobe from MV's earlier seasons, the daytona's now the quatro and the music is used in the same way as it was in MV. But I do love the "go back in time while in a comma, learn what you were never have ment to learn and change the present with that information" theme of it and its forerunner Life On Mars, which in itself was a "The Profesionals" rip off Not for everyone but it can be fun, I do miss the beatings gene gave the bad guys in the previous series but back on subject.I do like the styles of the film, its nice to have Crockett and Tubbs look low key for once, and I do agree with you on how they captured the atmosphere, I just wish he had laid off on the blue filters and stuck more with John Murphy's excellent score.I started watching MV because of the film, they were running the pilot, both hours of it as a promotion for the film when it was comming out and it hooked me. In summary it wasn't the best film in my opinion (Snatch 2000) nor was it anywhere close to the worst (transformers 2007, I stole the rifftrax version of it and even the combined force of Mike Nelson, Kevin Murphy, and Bill Colbert coundn't save it)I'd give it a 7

[Gina_Calabrese]

I actually liked the movie. Yeah, Colin Farrel and Jamie Foxx had no chemistry whatsoever, but apart from that it was a pretty much average cop movie.The music is alright, even though the In The Air Tonight remake was crap. Personally I think they should have had more of John Murphy's score in there. Mercardo Nuevo to me screams 'undercover cops in a deal'. I'll give it an 8, but I think it would have been better had they done a movie remake with DJ and PMT and all the original cast members. They don't look too bad now, why couldn't they have done it in 2006?

[Burnett1292]

In all honesty, I think the theatrical trailers did a huge disservice to what people expected from the movie. Although I did not mind the movie, I expected something a little more along the lines of Casino Royale, darker but a little more action and emotional investment in the story. I think that Mann got lost in what he wanted the story to be about, and what the tone of the movie should be. I DO believe in the rumours that the editing process of the movie was a mess, and that given that Mann had already gone into post production, looked at the end result and tried to, as one source to the production commented in an article I read "fix the unfixable". One thing that I noticed before the movie came out was the actors and Mann reiterating that people are gpoing to be on the edge of their seats in regards to what happens to the characters ie. Trudy. Truth to tell, there was so little character development that I could have cared less about what happended to her. Also, Mann commented that he really wanted to show the conflict that Crockett had when faced with the lifestyle of a UC and the lure of the dark side, yet not once did I really get a feel that that was an issue, even in his relationship with Isabella. Just my opinion, but MV reminded me a lot of Terminator Salvation. You could tell that there was no cohesion in the develpopment of the story. A bunch of guys sitting around the room going "i know, let's have a bunch of guys in a command base in a submarine!". Again, just my opinion. P.S. Keep in mind too, that HEAT is the masterpiece that it is because Mann worked on it since he directed THIEF.

[chum981]

They were showing Miami Vice the movie on terrestrial TV in the UK last night! It was a network premiere. I watched the beginning half hour, and this time I found it OK! I didn't continue watching though! But it felt better than when I have watched it previously.I guess initially i had really high expectations and so was let down...Maybe I and you all can try watching it again. This time we may like it more. Maybe its the kinda movie that needs to grow on you.

[Mr. Calderon]

Another weird part: if Collin Farrel acted so cool as he did on the Vice promo interviews, probably we could talk about a better chemistry, or even a better Sonny Crockett (never replacing Don Johnson) . As Sonny Crockett, Colin was a great Marion Cobretti on that Stalone´s movie, "Cobra". Well, who knows if he watched it instead watch Miami Vice, the tv show to get inspiration?And MM destroyed the original Tubbs differential, someone polite, educated and ultracool and update it as a rapper.Total lack of acting skills of both...For instance: "- Colin, smiling face!" Same serious face. "- Colin, cry!" Same serious face. "- Colin, you won the lottery!" Same serious face. "-Jamie, smiling face!" "Yo!" "-Jamie, cry!" "Yo! skeeeeeesh, skeeesh, skaaaash" " - Jamie, you won the lottery! "Yo!"

[Tony D.]

Mr Calderon, you are too funny.... That's why, I love reading your posts!

[Richie Rich]

"Yo!" "-Jamie' date=' cry!" "Yo! skeeeeeesh, skeeesh, skaaaash" "Yo!"[/quote']Mann just did not realize that his attempt to add "hipster" mannerisms and phrases to the movie would end up sounding so goofy and dated. It didn't sound "urban" - it just sounded dumb. Think how outdated this movie will appear in 10-20 years from now. I'll bet that Mann learned his lesson, and won't be doing that again.

[cheetah]

Hi, everyone!IMHO, like many of you here said, it is an OK movie, but no more than that. Though I actually liked it more than I thought I would... probably because I expected a disappointment. My first thought was like: "Other actors as C&T, instead DJ and PMT? Oh, no..." But then my curiousity and magic words "Miami Vice" dragged me to a movie theatre, and it wasn't that bad at all, given you strictly obey to one rule - "do not compare". I liked chases, and some nice views, and Crockett's love story. But the whole concept of transfering the same characters into different time seems to me rather absurd. I mean, of course, it just another film, another version and so on, but the show was too popular to confuse the audience like this. In my opinion, it would be more appropriate to invent some other, younger characters with different names. (The movie isn't called "Crockett and Tubbs", after all, it's called "Miami Vice", right? And there could be different people in a vice squad). And maybe invite some of the old cast for a cameo, linking it to the show. By doing this Mann could be nice to "vicers" and "non-vicers", all at the same time. It's too late now, of course, I'm just fantasizing. What do you people think? ;)The other crazy idea that came into my head was to make a sequel and take Don Johnson to play a villain, a drug dealer or something... and a really scary one, you know... an absolute opposite to our noble knight of Sonny Crockett. I wonder how the audience would take this one... :eek:P.S. Beg pardon if I "stole" someone else's thoughts... LOLOL Never have enough patience to read the whole thread carefully.

[VinceLombard]

I thought it was very long and kind of boring, I am a big fan so I should love it no matter what, but hours of standing and talking, no miami sun, boat and car chases, stunts, etc...I think there are two or three action scenes in the whole movie, no real chases, looked like any episode of the series had much more action and emotions than the whole movie (which should have it all condenced so something going on more frequently)...Not to mention that 0 sence of humor from either one, funny inuendos, and Tubs's jokes - characteristic to both of them in the series.

[VinceLombard]

I missed the Crockett's witty remarks and his sharp wity humor, also exubarant personality, sharp colors of clothing, kinda flashy, funny charm, chatty but also to the point....The movie Crockett seem kinda shy, quiet, usually stands somewhere instead of running and telling the bad guys how it is lol, dresses kinda darkish, safe colors, hmmm he seems kinda "depressed" lolNeither Depressed-Crockett nor Tubbs seem to ever smile in the movie, lol. I know I know life is darker and more complicated now than in the 80's but geez! lol (Perhaps they were on prozac?)

[MrsEvanFreed]

A disappointing Michael Mann is better than most of what Hollywood poops out. MV 06 had great visuals and solid directing as expected, the poor casting was the issue for me.Farrell and Foxx had ZERO on screen chemistry.

[Guest miamivicehiphop]

Although it's much better than the truly, truly godawful dukes of hazzard.

[MrsEvanFreed]

Although it's much better than the truly' date=' truly godawful dukes of hazzard.[/quote'] MV 06 is Citizen Kane next to that dreck.The Starksy and Hutch remake was horrible as well.

[cheetah]

The Starksy and Hutch remake was horrible as well.

Yes, I've seen a piece of it... though haven't seen the original show, so I can't really judge. But at least in this case the remake was comic, like a parody in a way, as I understand it, because in the end we see a cameo of "the old team". (Please correct me if I'm wrong). But in the case of "Miami Vice" it was serious - just a separate movie, that has nothing to do with the "original".

[Guest miamivicehiphop]

MV 06 is Citizen Kane next to that dreck.The Starksy and Hutch remake was horrible as well.

But at least starsky & hutch movie version kept it more original and snoop dogg was great in his supporting role.the dukes of hazzard movie was a disaster from the get-go.

[Guest miamivicehiphop]

Yes' date=' I've seen a piece of it... though haven't seen the original show, so I can't really judge. But at least in this case the remake was comic, like a parody in a way, as I understand it, because in the end we see a cameo of "the old team". (Please correct me if I'm wrong). But in the case of "Miami Vice" it was serious - just a separate movie, that has nothing to do with the "original".[/quote']But at least it had the looks of the original

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[jama555]

I have seen the movie about 10 times. I got it as a gift from a friend who knows how much I like MV.Well, I could not help notice that is was a blend of multiple episodes to start off with, IE: The boat race in the beginning, going to Colombia to buy drugs, etc.....Second, as stated here, there was very little chemistry between Crockett and Tubbs, and neither of the two actors showed much emotion.Third, while it was hard to reproduce what MV was in the 80's and apply it to the 21st century, it still lacked the charm of the series.Fourth, the actors that played the other 'original' members of MV did not even come close.Fifth, how the MV series ended, in 'Free Fall' vs 'MV Movie' cannot come close in comparison. At least the MV series ended with a purpose, emotion, action, and a ton of gun fire. The movie ended by his GF leaving and 'Trudy' waking up from a coma.The only parts of the movie that was cool was the graphic nature of the gun fights, especially people being hit by .50 cal bullets and disintergrating them.My two cents worth.

[B.Tubbs]

I have seen the movie MV on DVD . This Movie intrest me .... Colin Farrell is a good actor , one of my favorites . But the movie is good it is no real Miami Vice . I don´t like the cast he is not mine . Jamie Fox as Tubbs is bad . For me, the only one Miami Vice is the orignal with Philip Michael Thomas and Don Johnson .

[newport beach]

Agree with you guysThe only good thing was the F430. And they didn't even have the thought to get a white or black one. I would like to comment more but all that comes to mind is a flurry of swear words. Have a good one everyone.

[DefinitelyCrockett]

I made the mistake of watching the movie before I ever watched a full episode of Miami Vice. I was SO disappointed, because I had these memories of the show & had created these impressions in my mind of what it would be like to watch an episode as an adult and understand it properly. But it was nothing at all like what I expected, and I found myself skipping through a lot of it. It was so dark, gritty, fast.....eek.However, when I watched my first full episode of the TV show, it was EVERYTHING I had hoped and expected, and SO much more :happy:I think I might watch the movie again now that I've seen every episode of the show at least once, because I might have a different perspective. But I still will see it as a totally separate entity. I think it would have been better to use different character names, instead of Crockett & Tubbs etc.

[Philippe]

I don't want to see this movie, from what I saw from the trailer I knew enough already: there was nothing in the vain like the series.I agree, it's never gonna be Miami Vice if it hasn't got our two main characters Stan Switek and Larry Zitto:D Just Kidding! No, but seriously, if they weren't gonna ask DJ & PMT then the least they could have done is to choose two actors who had something going on just like the originals. I know I'm gonna sound like a snob, but here's the two actors I would have chosen if DJ & PMT wasn't doing it:To play the role of Crockett I would have picked Nathan FillionAnd for the role of Tubbs I would have picked Dennis HaysbertOkay, it's not the same but I would have at least tried to make something out of it...

[COOPER&BURNETT]

http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x214/niceguyphil/nathan_fillion_02.jpgAnd for the role of Tubbs I would have picked Dennis HaysbertOkay, it's not the same but I would have at least tried to make something out of it...

Your picks are better than who they went with.

[Philippe]

Your picks are better than who they went with.

Cheers, coming from you that's a real compliment; thanks.

[Mr. Calderon]

Again' date=' I really like this movie and really wish more of you give it a shot, because there is a lot to like IMO![/quote']Not only i gave a shot....i spent all my bullets destroying the disc.