A difficult shoot and polarized reception befell Michael Mann's 2006 feature film version of MiamiVice.
Television-to-film adaptations like that of Michael Mann's 2006 film Miami Vice have long been a common endeavor in the entertainment industry. With an endless list of iconic and beloved shows to choose from, filmmakers consistently show an eagerness to capitalize on nostalgia and audience-driven appreciation in translating the episodic format to the big screen.
Perhaps most infamous were the safety issues faced by Mann and company while shooting in the Dominican Republic. Mann's creative habit of striving for authenticity took his cast and crew into some areas so dangerous that even members of law enforcement would choose to avoid. The production hired private security, which included local gangsters and members of the military.
Regardless of the turmoil surrounding the stars of his film, Michael Mann brought his own set of complications to the production. Known for being a demanding filmmaker, he inspired a variety of reactions among members of his crew, with some admiring the lengths he'd go to realize his uncompromising vision, and others recognizing the tension that can arise when working with a man so dedicated to his artistic convictions.
Even some of those involved with Miami Vice, chiefly Michael Mann and Colin Farrell, have expressed reservations in the years since the film's release. In a 2016 interview for New York Magazine, Michael Mann reflected on Miami Vice saying, "I don't know how I feel about it. I know the ambition behind it, but it didn't fulfill that ambition for me because we couldn't shoot the real ending.
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