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benbadman · 07-28-2006, 01:27 AM

(Filler post until I see it this weekend)

Been looking forward to this Michael Mann film. Hopefully my high expectations coming in (mostly from Heat and Collateral), don't ruin my enjoyment of the film. For those who haven't read up on this movie, it shouldn't be another cheesy remake ala Dukes of Hazzard or Starsky & Hutch. Michael Mann actually created/produced the tv series, and even directed a few episodes.

This summer has been missing a good R-rated action movie--I didn't catch the limited release French action movie District13.

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Ok just saw it-- definitely worth seeing in theatres if you enjoy gritty "realistic" cop movies. There is no buddy comedy (think Lethal weapon / rush hour) in this movie. I don't want to give too much away, but the shootouts and action sequences were really well done and there were some great camera shots of the violence. There's not much exposition in the movie, as you are kind of thrown into the middle of it when it begins. Also, there's no token angry black police captain/chief yelling at renegade cops. All in all this movie isn't quite on the level as Heat, but I rate this movie a little better than Collateral maybe 7.5/10.

07-28-2006, 01:27 AM	#1 (permalink)
benbadman Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 127 +0 Internets	Miami Vice (Filler post until I see it this weekend) Been looking forward to this Michael Mann film. Hopefully my high expectations coming in (mostly from Heat and Collateral), don't ruin my enjoyment of the film. For those who haven't read up on this movie, it shouldn't be another cheesy remake ala Dukes of Hazzard or Starsky & Hutch. Michael Mann actually created/produced the tv series, and even directed a few episodes. This summer has been missing a good R-rated action movie--I didn't catch the limited release French action movie District13. .. Ok just saw it-- definitely worth seeing in theatres if you enjoy gritty "realistic" cop movies. There is no buddy comedy (think Lethal weapon / rush hour) in this movie. I don't want to give too much away, but the shootouts and action sequences were really well done and there were some great camera shots of the violence. There's not much exposition in the movie, as you are kind of thrown into the middle of it when it begins. Also, there's no token angry black police captain/chief yelling at renegade cops. All in all this movie isn't quite on the level as Heat, but I rate this movie a little better than Collateral maybe 7.5/10. Last edited by benbadman : 07-28-2006 at 03:49 PM.