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[Raptomex]

What really turned me on to this show was Vice City and some of the references to it. I finished up the final episodes of Miami Vice last week on Netflix and I gotta say that show was awesome. Keep in mind I was born in '89 so I obviously never saw this in prime time. The show definitely started going down hill during season 4 when Crockett gets married. I want that second car he gets. The Ferrari Testarossa. I want it.

Worst episodes had to be the whole Crockett develops amnesia thing and walks around as a drug dealer. Wtf. Awful.

It had some awesome cameos.
Richard Belzer as a pirate. That's what's up. This is how he should look on SVU.

Ted Nugent, Bruce Willis, Dennis Farina, Phil Collins, Glenn Frey. Awesome.

I ended up checking out the movie mid-way through the show. It wasn't bad but it didn't feel like Miami Vice. Colin Farrel did a pretty good job. The blu-ray box says "action packed" but it's not. In fact it feels like a really long episode. They infiltrate a criminal organization then it ends in an awesome shootout which was probably the best part of the movie.

And that theme song is so cool. They couldn't use it in the movie? Not even a remix? Really?

Discuss.

 

[teruterubozu]

Gene Simmons as terrorist is the best cameo.

 

[Deleted member 47027]

Probably the best use of licensed music in television ever. I'll never forget the time In The Air Tonight came on...

Wonderful show, too. Not just the music. Everything. It could feel incredibly grimy, or incredibly clean and make it convincing. Amazing show.

 

[strafer]

Only Don could pull off that look.

 

[Lionheart1827]

Damn right Miami Vice is awesome!

One of my favorite episodes was when they went into the Wetlands. It was such a strange episode but I enjoyed the outcome.

The episodes got so much darker and less funny after season 2.

 

[Bam Bam Baklava]

Probably the best use of licensed music in television ever. I'll never forget the time In The Air Tonight came on...

Wonderful show, too. Not just the music. Everything. It could feel incredibly grimy, or incredibly clean and make it convincing. Amazing show.

That scene man, that scene

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gh0oSrjLlwY

 

[teruterubozu]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WoHdC9hCQNA

Epicness

Ah fart, beaten.

 

[Raptomex]

Only Don could pull off that look.

I don't like wearing suits but after seeing this show, leisure suits or whatever those are is clearly the way to go.

Some of the best music I've ever heard in a television show ever.

 

[teruterubozu]

I don't like wearing suits but after seeing this show, leisure suits or whatever those are is clearly the way to go.

Some of the best music I've ever heard in a television show ever.

Oh god, we all wore that shit in high school in the 80s. I think everyone had a white sports coat.

 

[Count of Monte Sawed-Off]

Love this show for sure.

Off-topic:

Spoiler

The movie is also awesome.

 

[Raptomex]

Oh god, we all wore that shit in high school in the 80s. I think everyone had a white sports coat.

Evidently, because of the show, they had a line of Miami Vice suits or clothing or whatever. Lol.

 

[strafer]

The movie also had one of the greatest trailers ever.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MD6D4rqHsFY

 

[Porcile]

Let's not deny it got pretty shitty in the last couple of seasons. Was awesome until then though.

 

[Raptomex]

Let's not deny it got pretty shitty in the last couple of seasons. Was awesome until then though.

Like I said I think it definitely went downhill during season 4 starting when Crockett got married. I wasn't sure about Lt. Castillo at first but he just became legendary. That look on his face.

 

[Porcile]

Man, for all the praise of the licensed music (rightfully so) I do love Jan Hammer's music - Crockett's Theme, Rain, Evan. The two-disc Jan Hammer collection is some good shit.

Also I remember the famed Frank Zappa episode being pretty rubbish - like he just swims off in the end doesn't he? And also the episode which just sorta ripped off Boyz n the Hood.

Doh - My mistake, Boyz n the Hood came after!

 

[FStop7]

It's an amazing show in spite of Don Johnson (who has good moments but also a lot of cheese) and Philip Michael Thomas.

The writing also got worse over time (Trudy abducted by aliens... wut) but the finale was really strong.

Edward James Olmos was pretty consistently great over the course of the series.

IMO the real stars of Miami Vice were the villains. SO many memorable characters. Outrageous, crazy, flamboyant, just so far over the top. The show really nailed the crazy personality of Miami during that period.

We wouldn't have Heat without Miami Vice, either.

 

[Raptomex]

Man, for all the praise of the licensed music (rightfully so) I do love Jan Hammer's music - Crockett's Theme, Rain, Evan. The two-disc Jan Hammer collection is some good shit.

Also I remember the famed Frank Zappa episode being pretty rubbish - like he just swims off in the end doesn't he? And also the episode which just sorta ripped off Boyz n the Hood.

Lol, yeah. They let him go so he jumps off the boat and just swims away.

Lets not forget Ed O'Neil's appearance:

3 years before Married... with Children. Another awesome show which I watch all the time. So it was odd seeing him in this role.

 

[Count of Monte Sawed-Off]

Man, for all the praise of the licensed music (rightfully so) I do love Jan Hammer's music - Crockett's Theme, Rain, Evan. The two-disc Jan Hammer collection is some good shit.

Also I remember the famed Frank Zappa episode being pretty rubbish - like he just swims off in the end doesn't he? And also the episode which just sorta ripped off Boyz n the Hood.

Doh - My mistake, Boyz n the Hood came after!

I love driving around to this in Vice City.

 

[Eaten By A Grue]

Oh god, we all wore that shit in high school in the 80s. I think everyone had a white sports coat.

Giant shoulder pads will make a comeback, mark my word.

 

[strafer]

We wouldn't have Heat without Miami Vice, either.

Poetry.

 

[chris121580]

That scene man, that scene

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gh0oSrjLlwY

One of my favorite shows ever and yes I love this scene and the way the car is filmed. Love Michael Mann so much

 

[DominoKid]

Easily the most swagged out show out there.
Sick cars, locales, clothes.
Baaaaaaad women.

Im surprised it isn't more broadly syndicated because its great.

 

[Raptomex]

I love Heat. Better than the Miami Vice movie but that was good for what it was too. He really knows how to create epic shootouts.

 

[Darth Pinche]

Here is a list of all the guest stars on Miami Vice.

It is crazy to see who was on there. My favorite, Miles Davis as pimp.

 

[chris121580]

The movie Miami Vice would've been better had they not called it Miami Vice. I still enjoy it but it just didn't feel like a Miami Vice movie. Not using the name Tubbs really bothered me too

 

[strafer]

Michael Mann needs to make a Miami Vice show again set in modern times.

 

[Raptomex]

Michael Mann needs to make a Miami Vice show again set in modern times.

I don't think it would work. Modern times suck (in my opinion) and you can't replace Don and Philip.

 

[Porcile]

I'd quite like to see Tarantino set a film in the same era. Just seems sort of perfect really.

Spoiler

I'll admit that one of reasons I anticipated Django Unchained was the return of Don Johnson!

 

[FStop7]

Michael Mann needs to make a Miami Vice show again set in modern times.

The first couple of seasons of Burn Notice go for it. They dip into the "flamboyant Miami villains" well.

 

[Deleted member 47027]

That scene man, that scene

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gh0oSrjLlwY

What a scene. WHAT A SCENE! My god, so good.

 

[shuri]

The movie was great, the director's cut has tons of stuff too, including a remake of the 'in the air' scene from the pilot.

The problem with the movie is that the second half had to be rewritten on the spot because Jamie Foxx threatened to quit the movie because he didnt want to spend time in South America.

 

[strafer]

The movie was great, the director's cut has tons of stuff too, including a remake of the 'in the air' scene from the pilot.

The problem with the movie is that the second half had to be rewritten on the spot because Jamie Foxx threatened to quit the movie because he didnt want to spend time in South America.

Really, you got a link?

 

[kittens]

Don Johnson was one of the first celebrities I could recognize as a kid. My mom had a huge crush on him and would also watch the show, haha.

 

[Eidan]

I endorse this thread.

 

[Solo]

The pilot "Brother's Keeper" is my favorite pilot for anything, ever. And S1 is one of the ebst seasons of television ever.

Michael Mann <3

The show burned out quickly, but whatever, it's still the most stylish TV show ever and one of the most influential ever.

 

[FStop7]

Favorite episodes:

Definitely Miami - featuring TED FUCKING NUGENT and 'Cry' by Godley and Creme - Directed by Rob Cohen (Fast and Furious, xXx, etc)

Evan - featuring 'The Rhythm of the Heat' by Peter Gabriel - also dir. by Cohen

Little Miss Dangerous - featuring 'The Order of Death (This is What You Want, This is What You Get)' by Public Image Ltd.

Florence Italy - featuring PORSCHE FUCKING 906

 

[Solo]

I don't think it would work. Modern times suck (in my opinion) and you can't replace Don and Philip.

Not to mention that the cocaine cowboy culture that was prevalent in the 80's that provided endless material for the show has long since been eradicated.

 

[Buckethead]

You're alright in my book, OP.

 

[blind51de]

Been meaning to check this out.

Are the licensed music tracks removed from the DVDs or do I have to pirate taped TV episodes?

 

[Solo]

And yes, the movie is awesome. One of the most underrated films of the 00's, and perfectly nails the soul of Vice.

 

[UrbanRats]

The movie was great, the director's cut has tons of stuff too, including a remake of the 'in the air' scene from the pilot.

The problem with the movie is that the second half had to be rewritten on the spot because Jamie Foxx threatened to quit the movie because he didnt want to spend time in South America.

That explains a lot.
If it wasn't for the messy script i would've enjoyed it more than Collateral.

 

[Raptomex]

Been meaning to check this out.

Are the licensed music tracks removed from the DVDs or do I have to pirate taped TV episodes?

If they are removed that would bother me. Spending $250 on the box set I would expect everything.

 

[Count of Monte Sawed-Off]

Been meaning to check this out.

Are the licensed music tracks removed from the DVDs or do I have to pirate taped TV episodes?

The licensed music is all there as it originally was as far, as I know. No Wonder Years cover band stuff going on.

 

[Solo]

If this doesn't make you smile, you have no soul...

 

[Solo]

The licensed music is all there as it originally was as far, as I know. No Wonder Years cover band stuff going on.

The music there, but the transfers are 4:3 and pretty abysmal. Oh well, its all we have.

 

[strafer]

 

[Mortimer Brewster]

Favorite episodes:

Definitely Miami - featuring TED FUCKING NUGENT and 'Cry' by Godley and Creme - Directed by Rob Cohen (Fast and Furious, xXx, etc)

Evan - featuring 'The Rhythm of the Heat' by Peter Gabriel - also dir. by Cohen

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Those are two of my favourite episodes as well. I also would like recognize the Calderone's Revenge 2 Parter which features amazin use of The Pointer Sisters "I'm So Excited" and Russ Ballard's "Voices".

Another great episode was Rites of Passage with a young John Turturro and the always lovely Pam Grier which also has an amazing scene set to Foreigner's "I Want to Know What Love Is"


I could probably go on listing another dozen or so favourite episodes from the show. It was at its best during the first 3 years about the time when Mann stopped taking an active role on the show and had Dick Wolf become the showrunner.

 

[Solo]

I think only the first two seasons are really worth it. S3 goes darker and weirder and the whole show nosedives the final 3 seasons.

S1 and S2 are brilliant though.

 

[Eidan]

If this doesn't make you smile, you have no soul...

It does more than make me smile.

 

[Metrotab]

A question I've had ever since playing Vice City as a kid: where does the 'vice' term come from Miami Vice and its relation to Miami (whatever came first)?