Review of Kiss Kiss Bang Bang (2005) by Mercer M — 11 May 2012

I kinda wish there was a sequel...and then I don't. This movie is perfect and someone finally steals a movie from RDJ and it's Val Kilmer.

This review of Kiss Kiss Bang Bang (2005) was written by Mercer M on 11 May 2012.

Kiss Kiss Bang Bang has generally received very positive reviews.

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