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MattFini · 07-29-2006, 02:59 AM

I just got back from seeing it an really enjoyed it as well.

The biggest surprise to me, being a huge fan of the TV series, was how close the film stayed thematically to its source material. It had the same downbeat, low key style that the show had. It's true that this isn't the same Vice that we all came to love in the 80s, but it does have more than a little in common with its predecessor.

I can agree that the characterizations are a bit thin. I couldn't done with a little less of the Crockett/Gong Li storyline and more with some Sonny and Rico moments.

The story moved really fast but I don't think its "weak" like some have suggested. I'll have to see it again to make see if I missed anything but it's really not all that difficult to follow.

I loved the gunfight and the ending...it was prefect!

I was sorry to see so many walkouts at my screening. The audience seemed really unhappy with it but I went with 7 other people and we all really liked it.

I'll see it again in theatres and grab the DVD for sure!

07-29-2006, 02:59 AM	#211 of 398
MattFini Member Location: Massachusetts Join Date: May 2004 Local Time: 01:25 AM Local Date: 01-09-2009 Posts: 307 Masked Slasher	Re: Michael Mann's Miami Vice: Teaser online I just got back from seeing it an really enjoyed it as well. The biggest surprise to me, being a huge fan of the TV series, was how close the film stayed thematically to its source material. It had the same downbeat, low key style that the show had. It's true that this isn't the same Vice that we all came to love in the 80s, but it does have more than a little in common with its predecessor. I can agree that the characterizations are a bit thin. I couldn't done with a little less of the Crockett/Gong Li storyline and more with some Sonny and Rico moments. The story moved really fast but I don't think its "weak" like some have suggested. I'll have to see it again to make see if I missed anything but it's really not all that difficult to follow. I loved the gunfight and the ending...it was prefect! I was sorry to see so many walkouts at my screening. The audience seemed really unhappy with it but I went with 7 other people and we all really liked it. I'll see it again in theatres and grab the DVD for sure!