Kiss Kiss Bang Bang (2005)

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A petty thief posing as an actor is brought to Los Angeles for an unlikely audition and finds himself in the middle of a murder investigation along with his high school dream girl and a detective who's been training him for his upcoming role... (imdb)

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Directed By: Shane Black

Written By: Shane Black, Brett Halliday

Starring: Corbin Bernsen, Laurence Fishburne, Val Kilmer, Robert Downey Jr., Michelle Monaghan, Larry Miller, Dash Mihok, Ariel Winter, Shannyn Sossamon, Rockmond Dunbar, Vincent Laresca, Ali Hillis

Genres: Comedy, Suspense/Thriller, Crime, Mystery

Country: USA

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Stars	User	Rating
30	KasperL	90 _97th
A masterpiece of writing, utilizing mainly dialogue-based humour with everything from the daftly absurd to the more smart-alecky jokes thrown in and delivery to die for from Downey Jr. and Kilmer, both on career-best form. This is a cool, smart, very stylish, hysterically funny, deceptively convoluted, genre-conscious tribute to noir and buddy/action-comedies. One of those bring-to-a-deserted-island type movies for the entertainment and sheer rewatchability-factor.
11	Paxton	80 _87th
This movie has improved every time I've seen it and I've only seen it once.
10	Leonardis	92 _71st
I actually really liked this. Shane Black proves why he's a writer and director to look out for. There are some great shots and pretty cinematography that make it feel like some solid neo-noir homage. The writing is just hilarious. It's dark, funny, and boasting great thrills and acting from its three leads, all of whom are at their best here. A great time and worth watching if you get around to it. Stop multiplying!
9	bentley82	90 _90th
I honestly couldn't help but like this movie. I found myself smiling throughout the entire movie and laughing at nearly every quip by the refreshingly original characters. There was absolutely nothing stale or dry about this movie, and I will definitely add it to my DVD collection.
8	doctor7	90 _91st
Hilarious flick and highly entertaining. Makes fun of it's own genre perfectly without being an outright satire. Val Kilmer and Robert Downey Jr. feed off each other perfectly. Fantastic film!
7	Barthalen	84 _90th
Witty, sexy, smart. It's been a long time since I had such a wonderful time watching a crime/noir-ish movie. Downey and Kilmer make a charismatic duo and the dialogue is just insanely amusing.
7	Luna6ix	94 _99th
Fantastic acting from Val Kilmer and Robert Downey jr. who are both great actors, the story and dialogue are amazingly written. I've always been a sucker for hard boiled detective stories with some wit.
6	cellophane	98 _95th
Nearly perfect, Kiss Kiss Bang Bang is a vibrant and unceasingly entertaining masterpiece. It boasts career-best performances by Val Kilmer and Robert Downey, Jr. Michelle Monoghan is a complete discovery. Shane Black's direction is exciting, and his dialogue is effortlessly cool and ultimately quotable.
6	N3kr0M@nX3r	94 _98th
Perhaps my favorite movie of 2005, Kiss Kiss Bang Bang was unfortunately plagued by horrible publishing, advertising, and lack of theatres on its opening day so it completely tanked, despite its small 15 million$ budget. Shane Black's exceptional directing skills and script absolutely shine here. Robert Downey Jr. delivers his best performance of all time and along with Shane Black's script make even scenes that would normally be distrubing very paletteble. A great throwback to the 80s action
6	frederic_g54	9 _90th
One of those films that blew me away. I loved the story but especially the Robert Downey Jr./ Val Kilmer duo. Hilarious dialogues aided by spot-on comic timing and delivery.
6	ABUNCHOFCATS	92 _91st
This movie is incredibly awesome and fun and Downey Jr is amazing as the hapless actor who gets stuck in this noir gone wrong. The film spoofs the noir genre extremely well with lots of absurd twists and it's just a whole lot of fun.
5	mlightle3	98 _95th
A clever satire on crime noir films, hilarious and mysterious.
5	Etheriel	92 _93rd
It's Fight Club meets Chinatown. Decidedly among my favorite neo noir after the first viewing, and I love its sense of humor. Highly recommended.
4	jimmynmu	78 _72nd
Very enjoyable.
4	Ytadel	7 _83rd
Robert Downey Jr. instantaneously swung into the forefront of my acting radar with this superbly entertaining crime comedy / thriller. The interplay between him and Val Kilmer is brilliant and the dialogue absurdly witty. The use of narration is superb. My only gripe might be the lack of development for the villain, but it's easily one of 2005's best, and one of the most tragically underseen movies of the last decade.
4	Mini-T	90 _90th
Robert Downey Jr and Val Kilmer = awesome.
4	Mentaculus	82 _77th
The film has many, many strengths, but those wouldn't exist without its absolute ownership of its own absurdities. It leans in to every manic and wild and preposterous twist and turn, every homage and red herring, which then gives the actors the safety to run the fuck wild. It's a career highlight for everyone and most importantly a damn fun movie to boot.
4	darkman	96 _99th
A little confusing seeing it for the first time, but funny as hell.
4	johnshaft	90 _88th
Very cool and self-aware movie with some witty and fast-paced dialogue and a good performance from Downey Jr., and the mystery elements are well handled too. This was another pleasant surprise of a movie that I had not heard much about before-hand.
4	SirStuckey	80 _78th
Fast talking cool guys doing fast talking cool guy shit is a genre I enjoy.
3	MartinTeller	80 _66th
A very clever script, perhaps a little too clever for its own good. The winking at the audience and the "hey guys, isn't this just like a movie?" remarks get obnoxious by the end. Other than that it's a fun film. I liked the opening credits a lot. Downey Jr. captures his role very well, Kilmer is pretty good too. I wouldn't mind seeing a sequel to this. If Black can make a franchise out of the godfuckingawful Lethal Weapon series, he can do something with these more interesting characters.
3	AgentSnipe	95 _99th
This movie is really all over the place and seems to split it's focus between mocking Hollywood showbiz and satirizing the film noir genre. This movie is both cool and hilarious. Robert Downey Jr. and Val Kilmer give some of the best performances of their careers and Michelle Monaghan is also extremely good. Shane Black, who had a hand in writing several of the 90's biggest action one-liner fests, makes his directorial debut off of his own screenplay and he did a hell of a job with it.
3	sebageek	99 _91st
One of the funniest movies I have ever seen.
3	Jherman89	85 _84th
Robert Downey Jr. gives one of his more memorable performances in this crime comedy.
3	Mento	80 _91st
Smart and funny satire based on predictable trashy detective novels.
3	Mr_Solex	85 _80th
Robert Downey Jr. and Val Kilmer make a great team. Enjoyable as detective crime-y suspense or as very smart comedy.
3	angrypierre	88 _90th
I'm one of those people that finds Robert Downey Jr's gurning enjoyable, and as such, with Val Kilmer throwing in a magnificent performance out of the blue, this ended up being smart, slick and great fun to watch!
3	joseywales	80 _86th
A lot of fun.
3	Skenkere	89 _95th
RDJ makes every movie ridiculously fun, and this is probably the best example of that. You can't even PRETEND to be bored during this flick, it's just so damn entertaining. And the more you sit back and look at it, everything this movie attempts, it succeeds at. Downey and Kilmer have great chemistry, the narration is witty and hilarious, it achieves a perfect level of self-awareness, teetering on 4th wall breaking, and the noir plot itself is actually phenomenally good.
3	MonsterGear	87 _83rd
Oh, this movie was ridiculously clever. The rapid-fire, superwitty dialogue really sold the whole thing.
3	Tripwyre	93 _94th
A postmodern detective story. It doesn't fully break the fourth wall until the end (discounting narration, of course), but all the way through, this action comedy is loaded with winks to show it knows it's a movie, and is having fun with it. Kilmer gives his best performance in years (though I liked him in Spartan), and the RDJ career revival starts here. Black's script (and subsequent direction) is devilishly clever and fun as hell. I love this movie.
3	brando814	100 _98th
Shane Black feels like he never missed a beat with this taut, hilarious detective yarn. I miss your smart-assness.
3	saucyjack	87 _81st
Fantastic sleeper. Search this one out, a keeper.
3	st_fly	85 _86th
Excellent
3	BudLeonard	100 _94th
One of my all-time favorites, infinitely quotable, and one of the strongest scripts in recent years. Shane Black, where have you been, where are you going?
3	miss jesus	75 _76th
Shane Black has written has some exceptional films in the past, and well, here's another one. Downey makes the intrusive narration welcome, and Kilmer does an amazing job of playing a morally questionable character in a charismatic way. It carries the atmosphere of the classic pulp novels that figure into the plot even though it's completely modern, which is no small achievement. Like Black's past films, it's as engaging as an action film throughout, thanks to the dialogue and pacing.
3	buglovin	87 _98th
This has to be one of the most fun movies I've seen in years. I was blown away at how much I enjoyed it that I immediately hit play and watched it again. It's a great film for multiple viewings because it is tight, funny, and an all around good time.
3	Obdurate	90 _91st
Yeah, it gets really meta at times, but this is a hilarious crime thriller with a lot of wit. Downey Jr. does a great job, as does Val Kilmer.
3	Optimus_mike	90 _90th
It's good to see you back Mr. Downey.
3	Stradivarius	95 _97th
Hilarious, well cast, sharp dialogue throughout. The detective story is an afterthought and an excuse to run around with a few fun characters for a couple hours.
3	begoniabol	84 _85th
Really entertaining movie. The dialogue is sharp and funny. I love how Downey Jr. and Kilmer interact with eachother. It's just a plain fun movie, which confused me at sometimes, but never left me feeling bored. The narrating is sometimes really funny
3	Melvin Smif	80 _88th
I had fun the entire time watching this film. Loved the wordplay, pacing, and the story was interesting the whole time. Did I mention I loved the wordplay? Well I did.
3	Kopenhaver	95 _99th
Razor sharp script.
3	GordonBombay	97 _99th
Kiss Kiss, Bang Bang belongs somewhere at the top of my all time best movie list. It's funny, it's smart and the dialogue is a constant rapidfire. The scenes between Kilmer and Downey, jr are simply pure gold.
3	CMonster	90 _93rd
I just found out this film was a pretty big box office flop. How the FUCK DID THAT HAPPEN? Easily the funniest I saw from 2005, if not best overall. It's fantastic and would possibly make my top 10 most rewatchable films of all time. RDJ and Val Kilmer (who would guessed?) are both amazing. That same year the Longest Yard made 10 times this movies total domestic gross on opening weekend. I even enjoy Sandler films, but that fact disgusts and depresses me. This movie is awesome.
3	mattorama12	81 _90th
A sharp script that brings a Guy Ritchie vibe to Los Angeles. Kilmer and RDJ are at their best here. There's enough plot to keep things moving ahead, and plenty of comedy to keep it enjoyable throughout. Certainly an under-appreciated film.
3	Matija D	94 _98th
Was switching programs on TV out of boredom, and I somehow got exactly to the start of this movie! Man I was lucky! This is fantastic stuff! Great writing, Downey Jr. and Kilmer at their best, great flow of action combined with hilarious and clever jokes!!
3	Mist600	92 _95th
Real hidden gem; deserved 2 hit big. Shane B's best. Kilmer's best~ (top 3 def). Does all Nice Guys does, BETTER. RDJ does his usual @ top notch. A dark comedic-noir with, clearly, hints of NGs & LWeapon but also Big Lebowski, LS&2SB + Snatch. MM keeps comedic pace & elevates role above just 'babe' & damn HOT. Plot & resolution all solid but secondary 2 sparking hilarious antics & banter. Is clever-clever, in love with itself but = part of fun Not just wry, FULL-ON FUNNY?
2	fabfunk	89 _85th
A punchy, boundlessly funny mystery thriller featuring Robert Downey Jr. as his usual disconbobulated self and Val Kilmer as his gunman superior. You may not put all the pieces together on a first viewing, but it doesn't matter, because the movie is one-liner heaven. Rent it tonight.
2	Filligan	91 _82nd
So much bloody fun. The execution is strange and quirky, but it works wonderfully. Downey Jr. and Kilmer are so hilariously naturalistic together you have to wonder if they even bothered to look at the script.
2	Harlequin21	92 _89th
A funny almost-parody of Film Noir, this movie has excellent work from Robert Downey Jr., especially with his charmingly bumbling narration.
2	Kavu	84 _83rd
Quite originally narrated and very funny. The plot is also better than in many serious crime movies.
2	Chili	90 _81st
Val Kilmer and Downey Jr. pull through and deliver some of the best conversational dialouge in modern cinema. Great stuff here.
2	BattleToad	90 _89th
Kiss Kiss, Bang Bang is as super hip and intense as it is funny. The style, a modern film noir/caper/semi-parody made for an excellent script. The surprisingly down to Earth and deadpan attitude of the Robert Downey Jr. and Val Kilmer, who give versatility-proving performances, really bring out the cleverness of Shane Black's directing and writing. Awesome!
2	anderton	90 _88th
Saw this again a couple nights ago. Might be the funniest movie ever made. Score will be marked accordingly.
2	FlorVdE	4 _87th
Engaging suspense and many hilarious moments. This movie actually made me like Downey & Kilmer, how's that for a recommendation?
2	calcufaust	95 _91st
It's hard to express just how well this movie works. How well it's constructed. How great the script is. How amazingly funny it is. Sure, it veers close to going off the rails at times, but in the exact right way. All of the actors in this are firing at all cylinders, and all told it's amazingly smart, if not incredibly silly at times.
2	berniesbc	90 _84th
Tons o' fun! Oh and that girl sure was hot. I enjoyed every moment.
2	Herbert Eder (ItsVery.net)	85 _87th
Shane Black, the writer of LETHAL WEAPON, THE LAST BOY SCOUT, LAST ACTION HERO, and THE LONG KISS GOODNIGHT is back in business after a long pause, directs his own script and delivers a smart genre-mix of film-noir, action and comedy with some memorable comic scenes and just one weakness - it's a bit too smart for it's own good - and with great performances from two actors known as '˜difficult' (Kilmer, Downey Jr.) . [Full Review]
2	easydiff	90 _96th
GREAT great movie. Subversive, self-referential, fun, and just a great ride. Pretty much an American Snatch, but better.
2	Stardog	88 _80th
Lethal Weapon style action with some funny scenes and dialogue.
2	Alex Watkins	4 _70th
Would probably be insufferable if it were written by anybody less clever than Shane Black, but here we are. "Still gay?" "Me? No, I'm knee-deep in pussy. I just like the name so much, I can't get rid of it."
2	CinematicESP	89 _83rd
Perhaps Kilmer's best role, and RDJ shines as always. Their rapport is endlessly entertaining, and the offbeat setup is really compelling. I bet re-watch value is high...
2	PeaceAnarchy	78 _54th
Fun movie, with a plot that keeps you hooked and a good balance between comedy and suspense. The narration, while helping to give a noir feel, is oa little overused and the action gets a little too absurd at times.
2	Difontaine	83 _84th
An intelligent film gently mocking, embracing and celebrating noir? A more than decent set of performances from Kilmer AND Downey Jr? Wonders never cease. Highly recommended.
2	Gandalf17	87 _88th
"Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels" in the U.S. this is a great film.
2	blackraven34	87 _84th
Brilliant writing. The Val Kilmer and Robert Downey Jr. were comedic geniuses in this movie.
2	Moonriver	80 _71st
Great entertainment.
2	Duck_King	90 _91st
An excellent, funny, modern, whodunnit noir. Robert Downy Jr steals this movie.
2	TedDedon	71 _44th
Surprisingly witty and entertaining for a movie that came out of nowhere. Robert Downey Jr. is an actor that has the makings of something great--this is the right start.
2	Spunkie	60 _65th
A bit on the light side but pretty entertaining. We should see more of Downey Jr.
2	mistersplice	90 _96th
9- excellent, awesome :: looked like fun
2	WoozyB	85 _73rd
Surprisingly witty and fast-paced, this probably replaces the definition of neo-noir with its contemporary style and language but still recognizable plotting and twisting.
2	jetjaguar	90 _75th
A criminally overlooked comic noir gem. The dialogue is pure genius, and Kilmer and Downey deliver it brilliantly. I've rarely laughed so hard at a film. The bits that remind you you're watching a movie are worth it on their own.
2	Dustyd	80 _89th
Really entertaining film that occasionally gets too self aware.
2	yoshifan	9 _85th
RDJ putting to use those comedic skills that landed him on top of the world post-Iron Man.
2	jlKeller	94 _75th
destined to be a cult classic. Robert Downey Jr can do no wrong in my book and who would have thought that Val Kilmer still had it in him!
2	Vandelay1	83 _92nd
Very Great
2	beeblebobble	93 _98th
Written by the guy who wrote the Lethal Weapon movies, this is a witty, unconventional take on the murder mystery genre. Robert Downey Jr. is hilarious, with Val Kilmer completing the other half of a comedic duo that has excellent chemistry. Michelle Monaghan provides some good laughs herself, along with her looks. Highly quotable, intelligent comedy.
2	Zealot185	41 _20th
The self-aware narration and incessantly sarcastic dialogue is equivalent to pouring sugar on top of my Lucky Charms; the cleverness becomes too sweet, and it created a pretty nauseating experience for me. It's too bad, because I liked the chemistry between RDJ & Kilmer. Maybe I'm just not a fan of neo-noir black comedies.
2	MistyMorn	99 _50th
Comic film-noir at it's best! Robert Downey, Jr and Val Kilmer are hilarious in this Shane Black dark comedy. The dialogue alone is priceless. If you like dark comedy, this is a must see!
2	Paradigma	70 _75th
Entertaining and has a different style.
2	inhmn	90 _61st
robert downey president!
2	favrewanab	80 _67th
Robert Downey is a real good actor.
2	stanthecaddy	85 _76th
Another winner from Shane Black. The unique blend of action, noir, and comedy is great, and the movie juggles all of those genres well. RDJ's narration is enjoyable, and the performances- RDJ, Monaghan, and Kilmer especially- are great. The plot gets a bit convoluted at points, but that never becomes a distraction (It might have been Black's intent).
2	hedphurst	80 _88th
I like Robert Downey, Jr. more and more the more I see him. He's great in this movie, and as I write this, I want to watch this movie again...
2	jwuzi	99 _98th
A raucous deconstruction of a Hollywood sub-genre that director Shane Black practically invented. The sardonic, pitch-black comedy is laser-focused on its tragically small audience, but nearly anyone can appreciate the goofy, endless endearing Robert Downey Jr. at work.
2	mirthless	85 _80th
Clever wordplay and a few brilliant scenes make this an enjoyable film.
2	freqflyer	85 _83rd
I liked this movie. I liked especially the dialogue and the chemistry between Downey Jr. and Kilmer, and the ever-changing plot. Slick and original.
2	wetwillies	95 _93rd
Absolutely hysterical. RDJ and Val Kilmer are simply fantastic together and the amount of quotables is through the roof. (2 times)
2	leekenn	88 _88th
Very funny film in which Robert Downey Jr. and Val Kilmer provide excellent on-screen chemistry. Some great jokes, funny twists and just well worth watching in general.
2	FrederikA	95 _98th
Best buddy cop movie ever. Shane Black needs to direct more movies ASAP!
2	Cinema_Asia	75 _71st
Hollywood will occasionally come up with these self-aware self-referential industry films that seem infatuated mostly with the writer's ability to spin a caper about LA show biz. In this case everything comes together though with a great combination of Kilmer and Downey Jr. who are definitely an odd couple, It's a bit too clever for its own good but also downright hilarious at times. I can't say much for the plot since that's just a backdrop to seeing these actors obviously having fun.
2	Wolfwoode	87 _82nd
Clever, funny, with good action.
2	biodomer	100 _97th
I cannot get enough of this film, The cast the chemistry, the directing and cinematography are all top notch
2	Halfang	90 _72nd
Great comedy/action/thriller/whatever. Downey Jr is excellent. Val Kilmer is at his best.
2	Wezzo	83 _59th
Surprisingly hilarious - Downey Jr is on top form, but the highlight here is the sharp-witted script
2	Red_Falcon_	80 _87th
I'm a huge fan of the classic Film-Noir films and the pulp mystery's that this is this film's basis, so I was really impressed by how well they nailed the look and feel of that style while taking a more modern and comedic approach to the story.Robert Downey, Jr. and Val Kilmer give high quality performances that really added to my overall enjoyment of this film.
2	Matthew Parkinson (CineMarter)	80 _89th
Kiss Kiss Bang Bang is a very enjoyable experience. It has excellent dialogue, interesting characters, enough genre subversions to keep things fresh, and three terrific performances from its main actors. The story twists and turns, and it doesn't take the time to explain itself to viewers who watch movies passively. While I'm not sold on the convoluted and clichéd nature of some of the story beats, they're easy to give a pass to because of how good the film surrounding them is.
2	hellboy76	74 _90th
Excellent vicious comedy, a shame more people haven't seen it.
2	untrustable	95 _94th
Christmastime modern film noir! The dialogue you guys! The dialogue is just sharp. Such a great movie.
2	eCitizen	91 _90th
Crazy story of Hollywood opportunities, lost dreams and murder. Robert Downey Jr is convincing as the thief with a shot at acting. Val Kilmer played an odd role as a gay detective. Michelle Monaghan is great in her sexy performance as the aloof failed actress. There was a little too much narration and freeze frames, also some of the story was chopped up, but there is plenty of action and suspense to keep you watching. The plot is pretty twisted and keeps you guessing.
2	3dRevelation	88 _95th
A pretty awesome movie. Not only is it funny, but it does a good job in imitating film noir. The acting was also pretty good, and I loved Downey Jr.'s narration, especially the parts when he made comedic comments about parts of the movie. I almost cried when I saw Elvis. I was kind of surprised at how good it was.
2	Merv_Taylor	95 _88th
Rules
2	msdstc	90 _93rd
Ridiculously underrated.
2	90sCoffee	77 _72nd
Sharply likable
2	bdjnk	86 _86th
The absurd adventures of a petty criminal, turned potential movie star, turned detective. The dialog is rapier, the plot is twisty, the cinematography is lovely, and the music is steller. A great movie, but watch carefully; every scene counts.
2	filmseeking	80 _91st
Brilliant dialogues and some very funny acting by Downey Jr. and Kilmer. Very entertaining with lots of twists and references to 80s action movies.
2	michaels	85 _88th
Great satirical neo-noir. Super sharp script with brilliant one-liners. Gay Perry is sarcastic perfection.
2	Zipster	90 _81st
A clowningly meta yet strictly classic noir and an exceptionally glib movie\. Downey and Kilmer make perhaps the funniest, sharpest, least expected, most inspired buddy pair-up of the 2000s. Monaghan more than a desperate attempt to make her more than a love interest. She has her quirks, her backstory, her own way of communicating things, and she and the guys are naturally drawn together as two hasty, razor-sharp wits that can match each other.
2	beardobaldo	80 _62nd
Solid movie. Robert Downey Jr. is awesome in everything. This movie was sort of like a Curb Your Enthusiasm episode: Every single person has the exact same sense of humor, sarcasm, and idiosyncrasies... so it got a little tiring after (random side character #7) starts picking apart (random side character #6)'s wording (just like the main characters have been doing to each other). It's like all the actors were 1 character: the writers. Oh, and the whole narration seemed a little forced.
1	fowp	80 _67th
Surprisingly entertaining. Great performances by Downey and Kilmer and a lot of fun.
1	eveelun	81 _82nd
Sharp, snappy dialogue kept this consistently amusing and engaging. Kilmer and Downey, Jr. are a great comic pair, and the modern noir hasn't been this funny and clever since Lebowski.
1	mrbeck	70 _58th
I just picked this one up randomly and it turned out to be pretty decent, give it a watch.
1	idiot27000	82 _69th
Entertaining and original.
1	TheDenizen	75 _74th
Enjoyably escapist crime thriller, Robert Downey Jr is great.
1	djross	55 _53rd
A cinematic soufflé that plays around with noir conventions without making the mistake of trying too hard to be stylish or cool. Nothing really new but certainly passes the time entertainingly enough. Benefits from the presence of Downey Jr.
1	Harmonica	87 _86th
This film sort of came out of nowhere at release and ended up being absolutely brilliant. Very funny and surprisingly tender in moments. Highly recommended. [The commentary track on the DVD/hi-def releases is worth a listen for the same reasons!]
1	tarantinez	89 _40th
Interecting, exciting film, great jokes, good action, and Robert Downey Jr. who shines! After few great scripts, Shane Black made FUCKING FUCKING GREAT his own film.
1	nuotio	65 _83rd
Good neo noir with a post-modern twist. Shane Black's first film as director and he does a fine job with it, although his script is even better. Robert Downey Jr.'s comeback started here. Too bad it didn't help Val Kilmer that much as "Gay Perry" was his best performance in quite a while. The film seems to improve with each viewing.
1	Varcour	55 _60th
Weird movie. Not much trashfactor, but still I think it was a long time since I thought "What the Hell?!" that often.
1	trile	60 _43rd
Cute comedy. Kilmer man go to diet please.
1	hojo	85 _71st
One of Val Kilmer's best roles... Besides Top Secret! and Elvis in True Romance.
1	Vince Leo (Qwipster's Movie Reviews)	75 _74th
If you value witty banter over gunfights, Kiss Kiss has lots of bang for your buck. [Full Review]
1	h_double	84 _49th
Very sharp & clever noir parody.
1	teknicolor	82 _80th
A very enjoyable movie, with a fun plot and stellar performances from Messrs Kilmer and Downey Jr.
1	Slaapaav	70 _54th
pretty awesome
1	rdwn29905	81 _68th
yup, thats returning to greatness again actor downey junior getting his testicles shocked, and yes, thats val kilmer playing a gay detective with a derringer down his pants.
1	Derekstar	80 _68th
What fun. Obviously Robert Downey carries this movie. I feel like I end up saying this on a regular basis, and I'm not sure that it makes sense, but here it goes again. It's a comedy. And it's funny. And I laughed. And that's kind of unusual. Sitting through most comedies, I end up thinking "oh, I get it, that's cute," when I'm supposed to be rolling. It's so much fun to stumble across - and this is key - an UNPREDICTABLE comedy, where one can actually laugh out loud throughout.
1	Mojo_Jojo	69 _84th
I think if you can watch this without a big stupid smile appearing on your face then you are most likely dead inside and should report to your local church for an exorcism / last rights.
1	Nathan S	4 _74th
Funny, but I find its snarky self-awareness, constant winking and nudging a little more annoying now than I once did.
1	reganv	75 _43rd
This is slightly strange, but an entertaining movie.
1	evrana	71 _49th
Kiss Kiss Bang Bang is the perfect Hollywood movie title, you can name 90% of the Hollywood movies like that and it wouldn't be awkward. It is not as good as In Bruges or Seven Psycopaths, but it is very enjoyable. It has 2-3 memorable scenes and Downey Jr. has this manic energy that he brings to his characters which pervades into the movies he is in.
1	Big_Mac	75 _71st
Kilmer might be the coolest gay private detective since...well fuck it, how many other gay detectives can there be but he's brilliant in this. Props to Robert Downey Jr. for still being alive too.
1	AFlickering	3 _38th
this has aged pretty badly huh
1	Suture Self	4 _35th
It's alright.
1	JooJoo	4 _55th
For people who thought the Lethal Weapon movies were too believable, now with a tongue-in-cheek approach to make this acceptable. I really don't care.
1	smoke_BONES	85 _37th
good film
1	Jhezabee	85 _61st
Who taught you fucking math?
1	Sombo	87 _64th
Thought it was going to be horrible, turned out to be a really pleasant surprise.
1	illimey	75 _20th
Has one or two qualities that try their best to drag this otherwise ordinary movie out of the pack.
1	fyngyrz	9 _62nd
Great film, Kilmer pulls off the perfo5rmance of a lifetime.
1	nandorizzi	65 _52nd
A good movie that mixes various good ingredients of suspense, humor and drama, but also adds nothing new.
1	kurgucu666	70 _32nd
tarantinoesque good movie :)
1	meerkat	80 _51st
Super funny, Val Kilmer & Robert Downey Jr. are great. Also, my friend is apparently in it, although I just noticed that when I was looking at the cast listing. I didn't see his part. Weird. I guess I need to go back through & look for Joel. Anyway, good movie, super LA!
1	LookingLand	60 _69th
surprisingly wonderful mix of genres.
1	muutanet	81 _85th
I hate voiceovers. I hate practically everything Val Kilmer is doing lately. His acting sucks. And I hated the beginning. This could not be a good movie. But evidently it was pretty wittily written, the director dug out of Kilmer part nobody did before and skinny Michelle Monaghan. God I loved her part in here!
1	scurry	55 _67th
Funny, quirky (in a good way, I usually loathe such films), and anti-climactic. It's too much in places, if you know what I mean. I need to see it again, though.
1	sanja	80 _87th
I watched it second time and I liked it. I guess it depends on the mood...
1	rthornhill	90 _72nd
Fast moving crime flick with equalling fast talking crimestoppers. Very good, probably deserves more than a single viewing to fully appreciate.
1	michelle	80 _56th
too cool for school!
1	NadiH	74 _28th
great beginning, by the end you feel like this 100 minute movie took up most of your day and you don't know why you're still watching it. Downey Jr. is great as always. I don't know how it goes wrong, frankly I don't care, but this movie gets boring as all hell. maybe it's worth for the initial fun it promises.
1	TV+Film-Hub	47 _98th
A dark comedy-thriller crime-drama, the film plays like an edgy comic-book adaption. Attempting to hide from the local police, Robert Downey Jr. pretends to be an actor and accidentally claims the lead in a major Hollywood crime-thriller. The lead comes with everything from the penthouse hotel suite to detective lesson with Val Kilmer. The problem is Robert Downey Jr. has to put his detective skills to work prematurely as his friends and enemies start dying...
1	Joelius	61 _84th
Love the narration!
1	Delirium9	90 _67th
It's always a pleasure to watch a performance by Downey. Val Kilmer's role is silly, but a joy also.
1	emitefil	79 _60th
Fun, and strange at times.
1	EastonD	80 _67th
The beginning of the end: Val Kilmer fat.
1	unclejessie	88 _28th
Quirky, overly referential, and a lot of fun...
1	juicestice	80 _65th
Classic Downy, great performance by Val Kilmer, hilarious.
1	moraesfelipe	75 _80th
This is pre-Iron Man 3, Hollywood-obsessed, self-conscious narrating -- here, apparently on a videoblog and not to a therapist -- at its best, feeding a mesmerizing, frenzy and often edgy metafilm comedy -- the character-narrator says nipple when he sees a nipple, pees on a corpse and all kinds of profanity and self-references and remarks about the very movie we're seeing and hearing from Downey Jr.'s amusing fast-paced cadence. This is what Seven Psychos tried to be -- with partial success.
1	markkermode	1 _0th
"As a slice of disposably self-referential entertainment, it more than earns its keep..."
1	eric-jan	70 _54th
Funny actionmovie about an actor who ends up having to be a real detective :D
1	caro-fe	69 _63rd
funny :)
1	WWallce4prez	81 _77th
Really this is just a vehicle for RDJ to spout off his ridiculous banter that has made him famous. The rest of the cast joins in as well to make a very funny "thriller."
1	Stewball	80 _80th
Bogged down a little in the second half but still excellent repartee through most of it.
1	Ocelot	75 _81st
"You know what you get when you look up the word 'idiot' in the dictionary?"
1	lustforlife	83 _52nd
Stylish and way, way cool.
1	JacoIII	40 _54th
A hilarious film on first viewing. Kilmer and RDJ deliver a great script that may, in my opinion, be too witty for its own good. You lose a bit of humour when the characters are just walking one-liners, I find that my laughter becomes forced. "The Life Aquatic" is a far worse offender of this particular crime but Kiss Kiss also suffers.
1	Piglet	78 _87th
I really like this. Wonderful comeback for the writer of Die Hard as well. But I may be biased, I like anything with Downey.
1	Rocketlucco	75 _72nd
Overall Enjoyment: 30/40, Plot/Themes: 15/20, Cinematography/Direction: 15/20, Acting/Writing: 15/20
1	Myke	85 _70th
It's a mystery and a dark film but at the same time there's hilarity and quotes to memorize. When Gay Perry (Kilmer) and Harry (Downey) are on the screen, get ready for some good dialogue as they trade words with each other and goof things up. I thought Harmony (Monaghan) was good and very sexy in this too. I loved the story, it's witty and fast-paced.
1	vincentvega	85 _33rd
I really enjoyed this. It made me laugh a bunch and (like everybody else) like a sarcastic RDJ.
1	Judge Holden	5 _69th
Endlessly amusing and infinitely better than any of the Lethal Weapon movies, if you ask me. Great chemistry between Kilmer and Robert Downey Jr. Solid script filled with so many quotable lines.
1	Duco	77 _58th
Interesting... Val Kilmer was most definately the biggest badass in the movie, while Downey was usual. Still, I enjoyed the way the whole thing developed. Michelle did it justice as well, if there's an action movie it has to have some chicks. All in all pretty damn good for a 2005 Holywood movie.
1	kgbelliveau	80 _51st
RDJ and Val Kilmer is a stylish film. Perfection
1	mariane.c	80 _54th
Very nice. Robert Downey Jr. just makes the movie. He's awesome.
1	lukey86	80 _46th
This is a funny. Great writing and a superb RDJ performance make this film a cut above similar fare.
1	tinysausage	72 _49th
It's nonsense, but also a whole bunch of wisecracking, movie-literate fun.
1	AndersQQ	75 _50th
Really funny parts and not so fun parts.
1	fuckeroo	80 _25th
Robert Downey Jr. has never disappointed me.
1	ZapperLife	76 _88th
Revisited (2)
1	waddayanuts	77 _76th
Self-referential action comedy. Great fun, witty script. Downey Jr. is fantastic as always.
1	PerryStroika	67 _77th
Disarmingly unmacho take on the noir thriller. Like the cast, the clever dialogue. Would have preferred the ending where he died under the overpass though.
1	jlewis	86 _59th
I believe this is what they call, in the trade, 'a rip roaring good time'
1	stevekimes	85 _73rd
Great editing, quite funny.
1	guy piranha	85 _95th
definitely among the best "buddy-movies" i've seen. which isn't that much of a surprise, since it's coming from mr. buddy-movie himself. easily kilmer's best role, great chemistry between the leads and monaghan is such a fine woman.
1	Bagger	85 _93rd
A well-excecuted lemonay narration and some all around funny lines and direction make this the most enjoyable Film Noir since The Big Lebowski.
1	TheDailyNathan	82 _61st
A fun mystery comedy. There's good chemistry between the actors and quite a few funny scenes, which makes it a fun watch.
1	KingCauti	85 _85th
Val Kilmer performs and absolutely perfect character in this movie.
1	sickbay	75 _45th
This is one of the first movie from the return of the very talented robert downey jr. and it's so good.
1	valjoelle	95 _66th
Funny and yet still a crime movie. Oh how I love Gay Perry
1	myfavchords	81 _81st
This film has very witty, original and funny script. Robert Downey Jr. and Val Kilmer work well together. The rest of the cast seems to also be having fun. There are a number of exiting and funny moments in the movie. I would highly recommend this film.
1	Letterdief	87 _92nd
I wanted to give it a 86 because it's a good movie (of course) but just for the dog/finger scene I give it a 87. It's just another joke in the movie, but this joke just did it! Btw: nice acting from Robert Downey Jr. and good story!
1	dirkdigger	92 _55th
Robert Downey Jr. seems perfect for the role of the main character. Great spin on the Film-Noir genre!
1	The Pirate	83 _72nd
One of the best breaking the fourth wall kind of movies. The humor, the writing, the chemistry between the cast: it's all wonderfully enjoyable! Not the best plot, but this is a fun movie, no doubt about it.
1	susie-mauve	63 _13th
Trivial and silly, but really funny at times.
1	lex	75 _40th
Not at all what I was expecting. It's like LA Confidential on crack. I thought it was very funny and enjoyable but sometimes I liked its style and sometimes I didn't.
1	magdabag	89 _75th
Shane Black is hilarious and I will watch anything he does. Be gone, vanish!
1	dandelion	85 _66th
Great story-telling, hilarious characters and dialogues
1	NBD Rab	80 _65th
A twisting thriller which leans very much on the wry and humorous angle of noir mysteries. Pretty damn fun.
1	Ric	90 _93rd
Harry: Still gay? Gay Perry: Me? No. I'm knee-deep in pussy. I just like the name so much, I can't get rid of it.
1	kito1	60 _48th
Fucking hilarious dialogue and narration. Most of the time I had no idea what's going on, but it fits together somehow in the end.
1	RottenT	85 _65th
Tongue-in-cheek satire blends well with entertaining action and spot-on performances in this dark, eclectic neo-noir homage.
1	Quintonjamin	80 _80th
I'm a sucker for winding plots like this. It's really funny and definitely deserves a rewatch to fully appreciate.

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