Kiss Kiss Bang Bang

USA 2005, 98 minutes
Dir. Shane Black
Rating: [R16]
Genres: Comedy, Action/Adventure, Suspense/Crime / Christmas

Feat. Val Kilmer, Robert Downey Jnr., Corbin Bernsen, Michelle Monaghan

Aroview: Reflexively vulgar and enjoyably vicious, this comic-thriller has fumbling thief Downey Jnr. by chance winning an audition for a film part, then being spirited away to Hollywood for 'role research' with gay private investigator Kilmer, activities which swiftly morph into a genuine caper.

Ripping through its narrative with sarcastic and inventive relish, this was something of a 'comeback' miracle for dir. Black, better known as the long-blocked writer of blockbusters like LETHAL WEAPON and LAST ACTION HERO. With homages to his film noir heroes sprinkled throughout - along with quirky flashbacks, meta-filmic twists and verbal asides - this is a touch frantic, but will satisfy all but the congenitally cynical.

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4 stars (Very Good) Shane Black makes his directorial debut and proves that he is more than just a writer in this dark comedy semi-noir. Both unpredictable and stylish, with Downey Jnr and Kilmer stealing the show with fantastic wit and vicious sarcasm. ~Tom H
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3 stars (Good Enough) Val Kilmer is brilliant and the story is decent, but instead of avioding convention and clichè, the film instead chooses to highlight it with painfully self-aware narration that tries too hard to be cool and pretty much ruins the experience. ~Wizzums
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5 stars (Exceptional) Very entertaining - just don't go looking for anything deep and meaningful. ~Old guy
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4 stars (Very Good) ~trauma_hound412
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3 stars (Good Enough) Entertaining - an action film with a light touch. ~Tubbs