Very good movie overall, highly recommended. Most of the negative reviews don't have any merit and are all pollitically based. Give this movie a chance at least, and it might give you a different perspective.

While it doesn't offer any answers, it both thrills and makes you think.

Actress is magnificent and exudes a hypnotic screen presence in this affecting drama.

Through painfully honest and emotional moments, the movie becomes irresistibly relatable

Kiss Kiss Bang Bang sees a type of film-noir parody that has Robert Downey Jr's Harry Lockhart, an aspiring actor, entangled in an impenetrable storyline that revolves around an assortment of rich movie people with bad intentions and Byzantine methods of realizing them. Harry tells the story in flashback in what he hopes is the confidential manner of the pulp-fiction writers he has loved since childhood. And he frequently freezes, replays and comments on bits of the action. It sounds somewhat contrived, yet Downey Jr carries it off, though perhaps because he gives no sign of taking it seriously. His ability to make mischief and act at the same time may seem paradoxical, but both involve his gift for having you conspire with him on the entirely valid assumption that you're going to have a good time however things turn out. Overall Kiss Kiss Bang Bang may have a slightly convoluted and confusing plot but due to the chemistry, the characters and the pacing, the film is highly entertaining and engaging.

Some films can give you the time of your life & 'Kiss Kiss Bang Bang' is among those films. A rocking good time, this Neo-Noir/Black-Comedy Crime film is arresting, smart & very satisfying. I wonder why not many people mention this film when they discuss films of the past decade? 'Kiss Kiss Bang Bang' Synopsis: A murder mystery brings together a private eye, a struggling actress, and a thief masquerading as an actor.'Kiss Kiss Bang Bang' is pure entertainment from start to end. Its an engrossing story of there extreme characters, bought together by fate. The twist & turns are cleverly done & always keeps you guessing. And while you don't know what to expect in very next scene, you'll also laughs your lungs out. The camaraderie between its twisted characters often results in hilarity. I don't remember the last time I had such a good time watching a film!Shane Black is in top-form as a Writer & Director. His Screenplay is thrilling & hilarious. Not for a single moment does the Writing take a dip. Black's Direction is strong too. He has handled this delightful story with admirable conviction. Michael Barrett's Cinematography captures the spirit of Los Angeles, perfectly. Jim Page's Editing is razor-sharp. Art & Costume Deisgn are well-done. Performance-Wise: Robert Downey, Jr., Val Kilmer, Michelle Monaghan are up for vie top honors. Downey, Jr. is awesome as the thief who gets into deep trouble. Monaghan is seductive & astonishing as the leading-lady with secrets of her own. And Kilmer steals the show as the openly gay detective. These 3 actors turn 'Kiss Kiss Bang Bang' into a roller-coaster! On the whole, 'Kiss Kiss Bang Bang' is a delightful blast! Two Big Thumbs Up!

I remember renting this movie when it first came out on DVD. And thought of it as a funny and cleverly executed movie that I wanted to watch again later on. It isn't as amazing as I remember it to be but it's still a very clever black comedy with heavily flawed but likable characters. It's a neo-noir film that has a more fast placed and edgy feel to it all. Although the biggest payoff and fame came from Robert Downey, Jr. playing Tony Stark. This is the role I remember Downey the most from. It's difficult to play a thief that is all talk and lack common sense and yet still very likable. But Downey managed to pull it off thanks to his acting chops and because of the writing. And probably his character is someone that can resonate with a lot of people. This is also Val Kilmer's 3rd most memorable role for me. He was just excellent as an overly sarcastic and somewhat pompous private investigator. And what drives this movie is the interactions and banters between these two characters. Overall I thoroughly still enjoyed this film and will probably watch it again in a few years...Maybe.8.5/10

Directory Shane Black seems to have decided it was possible to make a film noir film that is also a parody of film noir films, and he turns out to have been right. Divided into chapters titled after Raymond Chandler novels, the film follows petty criminal turned aspiring actor Downey as he gets involved with a witty detective (excellently played by Kilmer) and a sexy actress (Monaghan).Downey is a bit of a sad sack into the movie, clueless and rash, and while his performance is quite different, it reminded me a bit of Bob Hope film noir take-offs. The movie often mocks film conventions, most notably with Downey's sloppy narration, and while it is sometimes overly gimmicky, I generally thought it worked.Unlike those old Hope movies, KKBB takes its noir seriously. The plot is complex and moves fast but actually holds up much better than Chandler's often incomprehensible stories, and the action and suspense are very well done, both exciting and funny. The film takes the noir conventions it likes but tosses the ones that seem archaic; in a 40s movie Monaghan would have been a mysterious femme fatale, but here she's more an action- hero version of Nancy Drew.I'm kind of torn between giving this movie a 7 and an 8. I really like it, but somehow I never quite *loved* it, perhaps because the gimmicky stuff distances you from the visceral stuff. But it's really enjoyable and I highly recommend it.