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Miami Vice - Series 3 - Complete
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Mostly excellent MV episodes
Review date: 2008-02-11 Rating: 10 out of 10
The episodes in this third season carry the same enthusiasm and attention to detail that the first two seasons exhibited. Unlike other shows that have a certain amount of longevity, this show does not stray from the basic story line and developed characters, thus, never losing the ingredients that spawned it's popularity. Excellent mix of grittiness and style. The show took on a much darker edge but did not stray from its roots.
Some episodes are true classics (the opener with Jeff Fahey as a weapons distributor) the episode guest starring Lou Diamond Philipps as a cop, and a classic with John Glover as a former cop who is a surveillance sweeper (by the far funniest and least gritty episode of the season-straight out of a season 1 episode). Biker Boys from Hell is quite bad.
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Reviews
good season
Review date: 2007-05-29 Rating: 8 out of 10
there are some great eps here - especially as the season goes on. One ep -Shadow in the Dark is a dry run for Michael Mann's subsequent Manhunter, there are other standout eps such as Better Living Through Chemistry, or Knock Knocck Who's there featuring a Hispanicized Ian McShane..
Many Irish and British viewers will struggle with the season opener though - even for 1980s US TV this is one of the most simplistic Hollywood attempts at addressing Northern Irish politics I have ever seen, as Gina falls for the loveable Provo played by Liam Neeson, and the good guys are forced to deal with an evil doubledealing aristocratic Brit. Its absolute cobblers from start to finish.
And Viking Bikers from Hell is hilariously bad, but in an entertaining manner
Ferrari down a blind alley
Review date: 2007-05-26 Rating: 4 out of 10
This third series loses much of the fun and look of the first two. Don Johnson no longer wears white suits, pastels or Wayfarers and as the series goes on his hair becomes something Chris Waddle would have liked. To make matters worse, the black convertible Ferrari is traded in for a white solid top and the stories get increasingly cliched and ludicrous. Crockett almost proposes to a doctor who turns out to be a junkie and a few episodes on falls in love with a businesswoman who in fact runs an escort agency. Worth a look, but I'd leave the last couple of seasons well alone.
great season!!!!!!!!
Review date: 2007-04-16 Rating: 10 out of 10
great season. cool new testarossa, hot girls and lots of famous guest stars. say no more!!!!!!!
Product Details/Specifications
Actor(s):
Liam Neeson
Philip Michael Thomas
Edward James Olmos
Don Johnson
Benicio Del Toro
Creators:
Don Johnson (Primary Contributor)
Benicio Del Toro (Primary Contributor)
Recording label: Universal Pictures UK
Manufacturer: Universal Pictures UK
EAN: 5050582480436
Binding: DVD
Number of items: 6
Format: PAL,
Release date: 2007-05-14
Aspect ratio: 1.33:1
Audience rating: Suitable for 15 years and over
Region code: 2
Running time: 929 minutes
Language: English (Original Language)