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I saw it last week, but I still can't get it out of my head. Miami Vice is one of the best things Michael Mann has ever done, and I loved Last of the Mochicans, Colateral, Heat, and pretty much everything he's ever done. While I dispise Colin Ferrel (a.k.a. Alexander the Gay) with every fiber of my being, I think that he was somehow perfect for his role. The thing that stood out the most was the lack of acting...and how refreshing it was. I'm really getting sick of overdramatic actors and actresses bullshitting their way through fantasies...and being commended for their acting ability. Miami Vice was intended to be a gritty avdenture, and it delivered on every level. Jamie Foxx gave another surprising performance. Having seen the Jamie Foxx show and Ray, I'm familiar with his best and worst. This was among his best. Yes, he was funny, but it was subdued. It never overshadowed what was going on. I believed that the movie could really happen.
My only gripe is the lack of Edward James Olmos. Every movie should have Edward James Olmos.
9/10
Then on to Taledega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby...this was funny as hell, but dumb as hell, too. Will Ferrel is a very talented comedian, but I feel like this movie was too deliberate. Maybe I was expecting too much. Spoiler: The knife in the leg scene was among the funniest things eve on screen, but it still wasn't on par with other screwball comedies like Austin Powers or Monty Python and the Holy Grail. All-in-all, a great way to wate a few hours laughing at harmless comedy, but it doesn't live up to Ferrel's ability.
6.8/10
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