Rating: R
Movie Release Date: July 28, 2006
DVD Release Date: December 5, 2006
Plot 411: The movie version of the 1980s TV show.
Review: I loved watching this TV show as a kid. The clothes were bright as hell but that added to the charm. Colin Farrell is Sonny Crockett and Jamie Foxx is Ricardo Tubbs in this remake of the '80s TV show. Overall, I'm not really impressed with them in these roles. Somehow they can't live up to Don Johnson and Phillip Michael Thomas. The plot focuses on a Columbian drug cartel that the FBI is trying to infiltrate. The FBI signs Crockett and Tubbs onto their team and the partners pose as drug dealers in order to get intel on the group. Crockett becomes attached to the kingpin's advisor (Gong Li) and they have an affair. Because of this, Tubbs is worried that they're getting in to deep. His fears are confirmed when one of their own is kidnapped and strapped with explosives. Crockett and Tubbs must rescue her and confront the cartel before the drugs hit the streets. I liked the cinematography of this film. The cool, steely colors created a somber mood that completely contrasted with the vivacious nature of Miami. It separated the seedy underworld from the rich and famous people. Farrell's accent is horrible. His acting isn't much better. Foxx's acting is on par with his performance in Stealth and no where near his ability in Ray.
Watch It: If you're looking for big explosions and gunfights.
Skip It: If you're looking for a quality remake.
Movie Release Date: July 28, 2006
DVD Release Date: December 5, 2006
Plot 411: The movie version of the 1980s TV show.
Review: I loved watching this TV show as a kid. The clothes were bright as hell but that added to the charm. Colin Farrell is Sonny Crockett and Jamie Foxx is Ricardo Tubbs in this remake of the '80s TV show. Overall, I'm not really impressed with them in these roles. Somehow they can't live up to Don Johnson and Phillip Michael Thomas. The plot focuses on a Columbian drug cartel that the FBI is trying to infiltrate. The FBI signs Crockett and Tubbs onto their team and the partners pose as drug dealers in order to get intel on the group. Crockett becomes attached to the kingpin's advisor (Gong Li) and they have an affair. Because of this, Tubbs is worried that they're getting in to deep. His fears are confirmed when one of their own is kidnapped and strapped with explosives. Crockett and Tubbs must rescue her and confront the cartel before the drugs hit the streets. I liked the cinematography of this film. The cool, steely colors created a somber mood that completely contrasted with the vivacious nature of Miami. It separated the seedy underworld from the rich and famous people. Farrell's accent is horrible. His acting isn't much better. Foxx's acting is on par with his performance in Stealth and no where near his ability in Ray.
Watch It: If you're looking for big explosions and gunfights.
Skip It: If you're looking for a quality remake.
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