Movie Night #99: Kiss Kiss Bang Bang

Movie Night #99: Kiss Kiss Bang Bang (2005)
Director: Shane Black
Cast: Robert Downy Jr, Val Kilmer, Michelle Monaghan
Plot: The first blu-ray that we watched on a Movie Night. Kiss Kiss Bang Bang follows the exploits of a two-bit thief Harry Lockhart (Downy Jr) who scams his way into Hollywood as an actor that is playing the role of a private investigator. His trainer Gay Perry (Kilmer) is a homosexual that knows the town and is a smooth operator. When the two of them become mixed up in a murder scandal, it’s up to them to solve the case and save their own lives.

A fun take on a buddy-cop movie, the flick pairs unlikely partners into intense and often hilarious situations and the audience is privy to their witty banter and commentary. The movie is also laden with a surprising amount of nudity – almost like the buddy cop movies of the late 80s and early 90s (like Lethal Weapon, combining comedy, action, and hilarious over-the-top exploits). Kiss Kiss Bang Bang is a fun homage to movies of that era, and although it probably would never warrant a series of flicks, is an enjoyable viewing experience.