Review of Kiss Kiss (Bang Bang) (2001) by Richard Roeper for Ebert & Roeper — 31 Oct 2005

A frenzied, stylish, very funny inside joke.

This review of Kiss Kiss (Bang Bang) (2001) was written by Richard Roeper and published by Ebert & Roeper on 31 Oct 2005.

Kiss Kiss (Bang Bang) has generally received positive reviews.

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