Review of Miami Vice (2006) by Rick W — 27 Dec 2011

What the hell was Jamie Foxx thinking? Let down!

This review of Miami Vice (2006) was written by Rick W on 27 Dec 2011.

Miami Vice has generally received mixed reviews.

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