Review of Kiss Kiss... Bang Bang (1966) by Johannas C — 13 Aug 2011

While not containing the most wonderfully-executed plot, Kiss Kiss, Bang Bang succeeds mainly because of its humor, creative approach, and its great cast. There are some laugh-out-loud moments, some serious and dramatic moments, and it's always an absolute pleasure watching Robert Downey Jr. do his thing. Downey Jr. and Kilmer both are great together, creating a laughable duo that make the film very enjoyable. But as I mentioned, the plot is a bit "eh." Not in the sense that it isn't well-written, because it is extremely creative and original. However, the plot never seems to take itself seriously enough, and it loses dramatic effect to the point where nothing pops out or has that edge it so desperately needs. This being said, the rest of the movie is entertaining, witty, and enjoyable. I'd recommend it, I had a great time watching it all unravel.

75%.