A self-aware parody of film noir tropes blended with buddy-cop comedy and hard-boiled detective fiction.
The film is noted for its sharply written script, witty dialogue, and meta-narrative structure where Downey's character provides self-referential narration. Kiss.Kiss.Bang.Bang.2005.BluRay.720p.x264-WiKi
A petty thief (Lockhart) accidentally stumbles into a Hollywood screen test while fleeing police. He is cast as a private investigator and sent to Los Angeles, where he is paired with a real-life investigator (Perry) for "research," only to find himself entangled in a genuine murder mystery. Critical & Cultural Reception A self-aware parody of film noir tropes blended
Critics highlighted the "electric" chemistry between Downey and Kilmer, praising Kilmer's performance as one of his funniest and Downey's as winning and charismatic. Kiss.Kiss.Bang.Bang.2005.BluRay.720p.x264-WiKi