Libramedi Intense, gripping, stylish and poignant

TaryBiggBall It was OK. I don't see why everyone loves it so much. It wasn't very smart or deep or well-directed.

Stephan Hammond It is an exhilarating, distressing, funny and profound film, with one of the more memorable film scores in years,

Arianna Moses Let me be very fair here, this is not the best movie in my opinion. But, this movie is fun, it has purpose and is very enjoyable to watch.

rogerdozier This show was a breathe of fresh air for the 80s, nothing topped this, back when I only had channels 2 5 7 9 and 32 it was great that I could always watch this on friday, something millennials take for granted getting to watch a hundred channels.

Mr-Fusion I didn't catch "Miami Vice" when it originally aired (too young) but when I did, it was when I could appreciate its cultural impact. This *was* the '80s, or at least the MTV version of it; and that's exactly why I fell so hard for this show. For one thing, it created a sense of mood like nobody's business. No matter what Crockett and Tubbs were investigating, there as always a music video to capture the state mind. But there was substance to back up the style; this show covered some heavy stuff. And production values to match; even on the TV screen, this feels more cinematic than its contemporaries. For years, I'd heard of "Miami Vice" as a zeitgeist-capturing beast rich in cop-show angst and flashy style; but in the end, it's a thoroughly entertaining plunge into the lives of two undercover cowboys and their vibrant surroundings. And you can't beat that soundtrack. My favorite TV show for very good reason. All I need is to hear a piece of Jan Hammer synth and I'm right back there on the gold coast. 10/10

jcbutthead86 Miami Vice is one of the greatest television shows of all-time,an excellent,stylish and unforgettable classic that has a wonderful direction,a terrific cast,thrilling Action and a iconic theme song. All of those combinations make Miami Vice an incredible Cop series,one of my favorite TV shows and one of the finest television shows of the 1980s.Set in Miami,Florida during the 1980s Miami Vice is about the adventure and thrill ride of Vice Cops and partners James 'Sonny' Crockett(Don Johnson)and Richard 'Rico' Tubbs(Phillip Michael Thomas)as the two try to capture and bust drug dealers,killers and other various criminals in the city of Miami.Miami Vice is a brilliant and unforgettable TV show that right from it's memorable theme song and intro grabs you by the throat and never lets go. Executive Produced by Michael Mann and created by Anthony Yerkovich,Miami Vice is a television show that for 5 seasons and 111 episodes that is stylish and gritty,colorful and vibrant as well as intense and thrilling giving viewers one of the most iconic shows of the 1980s. Miami Vice is show that even after it went off the air in 1989 is still popular thanks to Home Video,DVD and reruns on television and gaining more and more fans each year. When Miami Vice debuted in 1984 it came out at the right place at the right time because there were tons of successful Cop shows before but with Miami Vice there was something fresh and new because the show combined the substance of a gritty Cop show with the style of an MTV Music video. With the Cop show side there is interesting characters and a great story that is told in 60 minutes and with the MTV style there is music all around and everything goes by at a fast pace with rapid cuts and quick editing with neon colors,lighting and slick visuals making the show amazing to look at with hit songs that guide some of the scenes on the show. Miami Vice's style was groundbreaking at the time and has been imitated by most Cop shows that came after it but has never been duplicated. What I also love about Miami Vice is that it's also a great time capsule that truly defines the 1980s not just in the music but with the city of Miami and the clothes because we see Miami as a fun and exciting place that is beautiful and sunny during the day and very sexy and seductive at night. With the costumes Crockett,Tubbs and other characters dress in bright colors white,pink and blue making not only the cops but also the criminals look flashy. Despite the flashy and bright look of Miami Vice there are some episodes that remind viewers that there is still darkness because of the violence and death that is in the air. The Action scenes on Miami Vice are very simple but well done and thrilling with tons of gunfights that matches the shows tone and spirit. Miami Vice also features actors and actresses who guessed starred on the show and later became famous such as Bruce Willis,Julia Roberts,Liam Neeson,Laurence Fishburne,Wesley Snipes,Bill Paxton,Viggo Mortensen,Ed O'Neill,Dennis Farina,Ben Stiller,John Leguizamo,Chris Rock,David Strathaim,Stanley Tucci,Jimmy Smits,Bruce McGill,Annette Bening,John Turturro,Luis Guzman,Kyra Sedgwick,Ving Rhames,Lou Diamond Phillips and Melanie Griffin just to name a few. What else can be said about Sonny Crockett and Ricardo Tubbs? The duo are among the most iconic and unforgettable characters in the history of Television and rank with the best Cop duos such as Riggs and Murtaugh in the Lethal Weapon film series. With Crockett and Tubbs we follow these two as they try to bust criminals and crime figures on the mean streets of Miami and while doing that for 5 seasons we get an examination of the partnership and friendship of Crockett and Tubbs and discovering that while they both clash with one another the two still have each others back and care for one another not only as partners but as friends. Crockett and Tubbs are powerful characters that you will never forget and when you think Miami Vice you will think of Crockett and Tubbs. The ending in the final episode of Miami Vice is great because the final scene brings the show full circle for Crockett and Tubbs going all the way back to the first episode telling viewers that while this is a conclusion there is always a new beginning. A wonderful ending to a great series.The cast is great. Don Johnson and Phillip Michael Thomas are excellent and unforgettable as Detective Sonny Crockett and Ricardo Tubbs with Johnson and Thomas bringing intensity and emotional depth to their roles. Saundra Santiago and Olivia Brown are wonderful and sexy as Detectives Gina and Trudy,female cops. Michael Talbott and John Diehl are terrific and funny as Detective Switek and Zito cops who are partners and friends who work together. Edward James Olmos is outstanding as Lieutenant Castillo,a mysterious and quiet Cop.The direction on Miami Vice is terrific and stylish with great angles and camera movements that give the show an atmospheric look. Great direction.The theme song by Jon Hammer is amazing,memorable and one of the greatest TV theme songs of all-time and sets the tone for the show right away. A classic TV theme song from Hammer.In final word,if you love Cop shows or Television in general,I highly suggest you see Miami Vice,one of the greatest Television shows of all-time and a classic that you will never forget. Highly Recommended. 10/10.

antoniopardi7692 In my humble opinion, Miami Vice is one of the best TV shows ever to hit the small screen.When I first saw Miami Vice on TV, I was immediately hooked. Never in my life had I seen such a glamorous and cool series. There were a lot of things that drew me in. The following are a few.Speaking from a technical point of view, Miami Vice was clearly well ahead of its time. Apart from being brilliantly acted, Miami Vice also boasts a lot of action and stylish sequences. However, the element that stands out the most is, without any doubt, the music. In fact, Miami Vice is known to have been the first to make extensive use of popular songs at the time and integrate them into the show. In this respect, one can not but mention the unforgettable "In the Air Tonight" sequence. Also worthy of mention are the clothes used in the show which helped to define 80's fashion. Furthermore, the show also sported a lot of fast cars such as a Ferrari Daytona Spider, a Ferrari Testarossa, Cadillacs and Lamborghinis.By way of conclusion, I believe that everyone should give Miami Vice a shot as I think it is still one of the best TV series ever produced, even when compared with present TV shows, let alone at the time it was created.