There were several expectations forMiami Vicewhen it was announced that a movie remake was slotted for release in 2006.

Mann was still going to use gritty, hardscrabble characters.

It’s a signature technique of Mann’s, which he uses with great aplomb here.

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Not to be overlooked,Ciaran HindsandNaomie Harrisbuttress the two leads with terrific performances of their own.

“Tonight, his take home pay is $410,000…tax free.”

Michael Mann’s vision wanted to establish an identity of its own and ultimately did as much.

Colin Farrell as Sonny Crockett in Miami Vice

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Suppose something is to be learned from the lackluster performance of a misunderstood film like this.

Colin Farrell as Sonny Crockett and Jamie Foxx as Rico Tubbs standing together in Miami Vice

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Jamie Foxx as Rico Tubbs and Colin Farrell as Sonny Crockett walking together in Miami Vice the movie

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Colin Farrell as James Crockett and Gong Li as Isabella in Miami Vice

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