Review of Miami Vice (2006) by Steven W — 06 Oct 2012

This just wasn't as good as it should have been. It's got a good cast director and story but it somehow just didn't all snap together as well as it should.

This review of Miami Vice (2006) was written by Steven W on 06 Oct 2012.

Miami Vice has generally received mixed reviews.

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