Review of Miami Vice (2006) by Amanda W — 10 Jul 2009

I enjoyed the acting, and I love the substance, but generally I can barely make it through Michael Mann films. I just wish he would pick up the pace.

This review of Miami Vice (2006) was written by Amanda W on 10 Jul 2009.

Miami Vice has generally received mixed reviews.

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