Miami Spice
Miami Spice

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Miami Spice

1986
Movie
Adult · 18+
83 min
English

Sexy female police detectives go undercover (and under covers) to bust some dirty coke dealers. Those Miami Spice girls sure have a nose for trouble!

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IMDb4.3/10
Director: Alan MetterGenres: Action, Comedy, Crime

Plot Summary

Two private investigators in Miami, ex-cops Jack and Teddy, are hired to find a missing woman. Their investigation leads them into the dangerous world of drug trafficking and murder, forcing them to rely on their street smarts and rough tactics to survive. As they get closer to the truth, they uncover a conspiracy that goes deeper than they ever imagined.

Critical Reception

Miami Spice was met with overwhelmingly negative reviews from critics and was a box office disappointment. It is largely considered one of the weakest films in Burt Reynolds' career, criticized for its uninspired plot, poor pacing, and lackluster action sequences.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film suffers from a convoluted and predictable plot.

  • Burt Reynolds' performance is uninspired, lacking his usual charisma.

  • The action sequences are poorly executed and lack excitement.

Google audience: Audience reception for Miami Spice is generally poor, with many viewers finding the movie to be a dull and forgettable crime-comedy. Common complaints include a lack of engaging characters and a nonsensical storyline.

Fun Fact

The film was originally intended to be a more serious crime drama, but was significantly rewritten and reshaped into a comedy, which contributed to its disjointed tone and critical failure.

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