Review of Miami Vice (2006) by Dirk D — 29 May 2009

Hmmm... not bad, but was expecting better than that from Colin Farrel & Jamie Foxx.

So stylish and cool but there something's missed...

This review of Miami Vice (2006) was written by Dirk D on 29 May 2009.

Miami Vice has generally received mixed reviews.

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