Miami Blues

It always susrpises me just how many people have never heard of MIAMI BLUES. George Armitage adapted this Charles Willeford novel into one tight and gripping mixture of comedy and crime giving a feeling akin to the work of Elmore Leonard. In fact, any fan of Leonard's work will flip for this flick. Alec Baldwin is perfect as a sociopathic criminal who poses as a cop to pull off his capers. With Fred Ward being the cop he assumes the identity of you just know some wonderful sparks are going to fly. Jennifer Jason Leigh is a standout as the hooker with a heart of gold and does some superior work here. Charles Napier turn in some great support but really this one is carried on Ward and Baldwin`s shoulders. Smart and sexy and most definately not to be missed.