one of my absolute favorites!

Good story, Not enough for a whole film

This is ultimately a movie about the very bad things that can happen when we don't address our unease, when we just try to brush it off, whether that's to fit in or to preserve our self-image.

It really made me laugh, but for some moments I was tearing up because I could relate so much.

Plot: A murder mystery brings together a private eye, a struggling actress, and a thief masquerading as an actor.This movie is a prime example of how to do a buddy film. The thing that makes this different from the others is that Shane Black actually takes the clichés of those films and turns it on its head. The cast all do a wonderful job especially Robert Downey Jr, Val Kilmer, and Michelle Monaghan. They have terrific chemistry and help portray their characters as likable and quirky. The script is one of a kind from Shane and very underrated just like a lot of Shane's work. His movies deserve to be talked about and not just pushed to the side. My only issue with the film and why it gets an 8 is the lack of screen time for the villain. He is very underdeveloped and that's the only thing disappointing because most of Black's villain are at least developed or have a personality which this villain lacked because of the limited screen time that he got.Kiss Kiss Bang Bang is a perfect example of how to be clever with its story whether it's a buddy film, a black comedy, or a thriller. This film despite it's one flaw is a great film that I feel should be given a chance by the general public.

Shane Black's Kiss Kiss Bang Bang is a riot from start to finish. It has one of the most snappy, sarcastic, intricately hilarious scripts I've ever heard, as well as a vibe of unabashed detective story escapism set against the trashy world of the L.A. film industry. Robert Downey Jr., in my second favourite performance of his, (Natural Born Killers takes number one) plays Harry Lockhart, a fast talking burglar who finds himself in L.A. by chance. He's being groomed for a role as a P.I. in a big budget flick, and being trained by actual private investigator Gay Perry (Val Kilmer). Yes, he's gay, before you ask, and Kilmer steals the movie. He's always had a wise cracking, facetious side, which he employs in overdrive here, giving us a hoot of a jaded, preening wiseass, with just the right hints of humanity buried beneath the blizzard of jabs and quips. They both get embroiled in a murky, confusing murder mystery plot involving the beautiful would be actress Harmony Lane (Michelle Monaghan). Monaghan doesn't get half the respect she's owed, and here flaunts her obvious talents well, latching onto the script wonderfully. The story itself is really muddled, and demands multiple viewings. But it's more about the exchanges between characters, the perfect comedic brew of awkward dialogue, snarky arguments and episodic, farcical antics that make this one such a treat. The script is beyond funny, and when you have actors like Downey, Kilmer and Monaghan in constant go mode, it takes flight and becomes something really special. There's killer funny work from Larry Miller, Dash Mihok, Rockmund Dunbar and Corbin Bernsen as a sleazy Malibu debonair as well. Go in with a focus on character and dialogue, as opposed to story. Save that for a later viewing. There's so much to enjoy in the acting and writing department that you won't even care what's happening, as long as you get to spend as much time as possible with these verbose creations of typewriter wizard Shane Black.

This movie was fantastic, it felt like it was speaking directly to me. First off, I love dark comedy, this movie is glowing with amazing humor. Second, I am a huge Film Noir guy, and this is a great twist on that. Lastly, I love films that are self aware and play off of that a little bit. Kiss Kiss Bang Bang does these all spectacularly.The performances were off the charts, specifically Val Kilmer who was unexpectedly great in this movie, but very welcome. Robert Downey Jr. was great in one of his comeback roles and constantly had me laughing. Lastly, Michelle Monaghan was fantastic and had great chemistry with both Downey Jr. and Kilmer.My only complaint is that the story felt a tiny bit jumbled at places, but I feel that those problems will be cleared up upon a second viewing, which I intend to do. I do feel the replay value on this film is incredible. The twists and turns taken are never stale and the humor is one of the best I have seen in a while.Overall, this film is HUGELY underrated and I highly suggest checking it out. The confidence of the film bleeds off the screen (In a good way) and there is never a moment of slowness due to the perfect narration of Robert Downey Jr. This is definitely a film not to be missed."Uh, I'm retired. I invented dice when I was a kid. How about you?"

Long before Robert Downey Jr cleaned up his act and landed the "Iron Man" gig, there was a time when he was damaged goods, yesterday's headlines, and not many people would touch him, let alone offer him a decent movie role. Enter Shane Black, and they made this brilliant comedy film Noir. Plot In A Paragraph: A murder mystery brings together a private eye (Val Kilmer) a thief pretending to be an actor (Robert Downey Jr.) and a struggling actress (Michelle Monaghan)Robert Downey Jr's narration is superb, and the movie has some genuine laugh out loud moments and a few nice twists. Brilliantly directed, with an excellent sharp script and wonderful performances from Downey Jr and Kilmer. "Kiss Kiss Bang Bang" is excellent entertainment.Also look out for a young Aerial Winter (Alex from TV's "Modern Family) in her first movie role.