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Actors: Don Johnson, Philip Michael Thomas, Saundra Santiago, Michael Talbott, John Diehl
Directors: Abel Ferrara, Alan J. Levi, Bobby Roth, David Anspaugh, David Soul
Format: AC-3, Box set, Closed-captioned, Color, Dolby, DVD-Video, Full Screen, Subtitled, NTSC
Language: English
Subtitles: Spanish, French
Region: (US and Canada This DVD will probably NOT be viewable in other countries. Read more about DVD formats.)
Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Number of discs: 3
Studio: Universal Home Video
Release Date: Feb 8 2005
Run Time: 1105 minutes

Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars See all reviews (9 customer reviews)

ASIN: B00005JLEY
Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #12,905 in DVD (See Top 100 in DVD)
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To hear the opening beats of Jan Hammer's percussive, propulsive Miami Vice theme is to be instantly transported back to 1984. But this groundbreaking series, with its cinematic sensibility, cool clothes, and killer soundtrack is no mere blast from the past. It still rocks. This three-disc set would be worthless if it didn't. Music was an integral part of Miami Vice's hip vibe. The soundtrack propelled the stories and established the mood like no series before it. So the first thing you want to know is: Have the music rights been secured for this DVD release? In the pilot episode, does Phil Collins's "In the Air Tonight" still play ominously as vice undercover cops Crockett and Tubbs speed toward a bust? Does Eric Clapton's "Wonderful Tonight" serenade Sonny and Gina on his boat in the episode "One-Eyed Jack?" And what would the benchmark episode, "Smuggler's Blues" be without Glenn Frey's instant classic? From the Rolling Stones on a boombox to Elvis Presley singing "Rubberneckin'" on a TV, Vice's cutting-edge soundtrack has been preserved and honed in 5.1 surround sound glory.

Miami Vice made stars out of Don Johnson, Philip Michael Thomas, and Edward James Olmos, who won an Emmy as the intense, taciturn Lt. Castillo (watching him bust some martial arts moves in "Golden Triangle" is like Yoda cutting lose in Attack of the Clones), but the first season also offers time-capsule glimpses of actors on the cusp of stardom, including a pre-L.A. Law Jimmy Smits in the pilot, a pre-Crime Story Dennis Farina in "One-Eyed Jack," and a pre-Moonlighting Bruce Willis in "No Exit." Miami Vice put a neon sheen on cop-show convention. Its fashion sense (pastel suits, no belt, no socks), and the brilliantly employed freeze frames are still arresting. Miami Vice was a TV watershed, and this DVD set does it full justice. --Donald Liebenson

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The cops. The cars. The clothes. From executive producer Michael Mann (Heat, Collateral) comes the first season of the explosive, groundbreaking detective show that redefined the word "cool." Set against the seamy and steamy Miami underworld, ride shotgun with suave Vice cops Sonny Crockett (Golden Globe winner Don Johnson) and Rico Tubbs (Phillip Michael Thomas) as they battle a never-ending gallery of criminals, drug dealers and lowlifes. Set to Jan Hammer's electrifying score and featuring a soundtrack of rock legends exploding in 5.1 sound, including Glenn Frey, Phil Collins, U2 and Peter Gabriel, every episode crackles with excitement and stylish flair. Also starring Emmy(r) and Golden Globe winner Edward James Olmos and a powerhouse roster of guest stars including Ving Rhames, Jimmy Smits and Bruce WIllis. See why Time magazine called Miami Vice "TV's hottest and hippest cop show." Includes all 22 first season episodes.

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dates well despite the hilarious fashions Nov 28 2011

By Brian Maitland TOP 500 REVIEWER

Format:DVD

I snagged this in 2011 as got a little nostalgic for the whole "Miami Vice" vibe. I will say the series holds up pretty well on DVD. First of all, kudos to the people who put this out as they throw on five different extras all of which give us a good look at how music and fashion were an integral part of the show as well as how the show incorporated its setting (Miami and all of South Florida) into the show. There's also some great interview clips off the "Today" show with the cast. Toss in bits with Jan hammer who did the signature soundtracks to each episode and the extras really are worth the price of this DVD.

The transfer to DVD is very good. The series still oozes that "pastel and art deco meets the dark underbelly of Miami" feel to it. At times some of the episodes do suffer from the wrap it all up in an hour arc of network TV.

On this set you get the two-hour pilot which has Jimmy Smits (say what?) as Crockett's partner. I won't give anything away but Tubbs shows up in the pilot. Also, Crockett's boss in the pilot is Gregory Sierra. James Edward Olmos takes over later in the first season. Anyway, just FYI, guest stars that first season included Bruce Willis (with hair!), the Eagles' Glenn Frey, the aforementioned Dennis Farina, Joan Chen, Hawaii 5-0's Keye Luke and Pam Grier.
There's also the famous Switek and Zito (the other two less-sartorially splendored cops in the vice squad) episode which is as hilarious as I remembered it.

You may not be into watching the entire season as it does have its excellent and duff episodes and I found myself picking and choosing. Even so I'd say if you're a fan of the show, it's worth at least having a gander at. You won't be disappointed.

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Lovin' every minute of it! Aug 18 2008

By Shanizle

I bought this season a few weeks ago...and within 3 episodes I found myself off to the store to buy the complete set! This show was/is awesome! As I got ready for the first 2-hour episode I felt my heart pound...and then...the opening music...memories came pouring back. This show had everything...fast cars...drugs...rock'n'roll...good acting...a little cheese...but it was the 80's right? If you were a fan of this show...get it. It's worth every penny to go back in time and remember all the episodes! Crockett and Tubbs have instant chemistry...and the rest of the vice team fit in perfectly (once the Lt is changed to Edward James Olmos). This is solid quality viewing!

Awesome show.. Mar 14 2005

By A Customer

One of the best shows on TV ever...just awesome...if you like this show get the DVD...picture quality is good for a 20 year old show and the sound as well.