Kiss Kiss, Bang Bang
2005, Gay and lesbian/Mystery and thriller, 1h 42m
182 Reviews 100,000+ RatingsWhat to know
Tongue-in-cheek satire blends well with entertaining action and spot-on performances in this dark, eclectic neo-noir homage. Read critic reviews
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Harry Lockhart
Gay Perry
Harmony Faith Lane
Harlan Dexter
Mr. Frying Pan
Dabney Shaw
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Critic Reviews for Kiss Kiss, Bang Bang
All Critics (182) | Top Critics (58) | Fresh (156) | Rotten (26)
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The plot of the film is almost willfully convoluted. But it's also largely beside the point, an excuse for quite a few good scenes, most of them equal parts homage and subversion.
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Kiss Kiss is such a delightful bombardment, we barely notice that Black's convoluted, serpentine plot doesn't make a lick of sense.
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A sarky, sniping film noir homage that assassinates the character of every LA archetype you could imagine.
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A self-referential noir-screwball-action movie that never wears out its welcome -- although it delights in taking that risk, over and over again.
December 14, 2014 | Rating: 4/5 | Full Review… -
It's funny and it's exciting.
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Jumpy and ironic, Downey is a quicksilver delight and Kilmer is funny as the gay Perry.
December 4, 2013 | Full Review…
Audience Reviews for Kiss Kiss, Bang Bang
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Mar 11, 2016Kiss Kiss, Bang Bang stars Robert Downey Jr. as a petty thief who wanders into an audition for a movie role, lands the part, and is thrown into a major private investigation alongside a professional PI (played by Val Kilmer) including his childhood crush (played by Michelle Monaghan). This was an entertaining approach to a crime noir movie. RDJ served as both character and narrator, and his narrations were witty and hilarious. The way he gives his and Michelle's backstories is hysterical and self-aware. The film score was appropriate for the style of film presented. Like other Shane Black movies, KKBB establishes an environment and specific time period, this movie being early 2000's LA at Christmas. Shane Black always does a great job making his sets come to life, and this movie is no exception. Val Kilmer delivers what is probably one of his funniest roles; he really steals the show whenever he's on-screen. RDJ is always enjoyable, and Monaghan delivers despite her character being very wishy-washy. There are a few things that hold this movie back. The plot of the case, especially its resolution, is a bit confusing. Also, there were some scenes where the noir-style was abandoned in favor of a will-they-won't-they romance between RDJ and Monaghan. The scenes were good, but they just didn't fit in with the overall film. Overall, this is a good movie and a solid directorial debut for Shane Black. It isn't as good as The Nice Guys, but it's definitely watchable. If you like his movies, these actors, or crime-noir movies, go watch Kiss Kiss, Bang Bang. Final grade: B -BenBen B Super Reviewer
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Feb 25, 2015Probably the best thing Shane Black's ever made, and I do not say that lightly, even the worst things he's behind have been okay, and the great (like Kiss Kiss Bang Bang) are truly great. The movie that turned me on to lead man Robert Downey Jr., but it's Val Kilmer that steals the show here.Gimly M Super Reviewer
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Jan 15, 2015A horrible mess. I'm not sure what positive the other reviewers got out of this film. The usually charming Downey is horribly annoying in leading the charge through a bad version of Get Shorty.John B Super Reviewer
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Dec 16, 2014A wild black comedy from writer/director Shane Black, Kiss Kiss Bang Bang is irreverently fun. When small-time crook turned actor Harry Lockhart shadows a PI to research a role he ends up entangled in the murder of a Hollywood producer's daughter. Starring Robert Downey Jr., Val Kilmer, and Michelle Monaghan, the film has a strong cast. Downey in particular gives an incredible performance, and does a great job at balancing the dark humor with the action. Additionally, the noir satire is especially well-done. However, the plot is packed with a lot of unnecessary tangents and filler that distracts from the mystery and slows down the film. Yet despite the clutter, Kiss Kiss Bang Bang is entertaining and delivers some good laughs.Dann M Super Reviewer
Kiss Kiss, Bang Bang Quotes
| Harmony Faith Lane: | You could sleep here, but it would only be sleeping, Harry. If that's going to frustrate you... |
| Harry Lockhart: | You slept with Chuck Chutney! You slept with Chuck Chutney! |
| Gay Perry: | That's impossible. They don't even know you. They couldn't possibly... |
| Harry Lockhart: | No they couldn't. You're right. And since the body can't be here and this is all a dream and oh look, there's Elmo the Elf. Good morning Elmo. What's in your basket?! |
| Harry Lockhart: | No, they couldn't. You're right. And since the body can't be here and this is all a dream and oh look, there's Elmo the Elf. Good morning Elmo. What's in your basket? |
| Gay Perry: | Okay. You've got thirty of my fucking seconds. Thrill me. |
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