An episode of Smith looks great in High Definition widescreen, better than many movies. The combination of visually appealing locations and slick cinematography will make you (finally!) believe that a plasma television was well worth the price. This show effectively fills the whole screen with clever shot compositions. The directors deserve credit for making television look so good.
Sadly, the character's in Smith have little appeal. They are stereotypical thieves who do nasty things with no remorse. Given you don't care about them, there is no tension. The overarching story about an aging thief who wants a "few more big scores" is by the book; there are few wrinkles.
To exacerbate the situation, the dialogue is sparse, dull, and often bookended by extended shots of people arriving and departing in the featured Chrysler cool cars of the week.
A great cast and crew is wasted by the source material. Its a shame the writing is so weak in what could have been a show as influential as Miami Vice in changing the look and feel of network television.
Sadly, the character's in Smith have little appeal. They are stereotypical thieves who do nasty things with no remorse. Given you don't care about them, there is no tension. The overarching story about an aging thief who wants a "few more big scores" is by the book; there are few wrinkles.
To exacerbate the situation, the dialogue is sparse, dull, and often bookended by extended shots of people arriving and departing in the featured Chrysler cool cars of the week.
A great cast and crew is wasted by the source material. Its a shame the writing is so weak in what could have been a show as influential as Miami Vice in changing the look and feel of network television.