Who knew Val Kilmer was actually a good actor?

Kiss Kiss Bang Bang.

I'll admit it. I didn't know anything about the film when I rented it. I was intrigued by the cover, the title and my recent kick of Downey Jr. flicks made me select it.

I was not at all disappointed. I love films that you really can't put into a genre and KKBB is a perfect example of that. It was funny, sexy, action packed and mysterious but in such an intricate balance that it is in a league of its own.

At risk of giving away anything about this true delight I just have to say that Downey Jr. was dynamite. It was suggested that others like Johnny Knoxville play this role but with anyone else this film wouldn't have had the appeal that Downey Jr. brings to all his films. The reluctant hero/lead he brings an everyman quality to even his quirkiest roles, such as this.

Val Kilmer was hysterical in the role of Gay Perry. His swagger and presence in the film was unmissable and he did a wondrous job of tight roping between stereotypes and originality.

I have not seen a pair work so seamlessly together in a film in a long time the way that Kilmer and Downey Jr. do in this piece. Its so phenomenal in the strangest way.

Just don't read too much into it before hand. The plot is off the wall. The execution of that plot is even more so. Just rent it and enjoy it insanity. You'll be so happy you did.

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