Cast: Robert Downey Jr., Val Kilmer, Michelle Monaghan
Director: Shane Black
A quirky murder mystery with Robert Downey Jr playing a small time thief who after a busted robbery finds himself in a casting call for a new movie. Flown to LA his life quickly takes a turn for the worst when under the tutelage of Gay Perry (Val Kilmer) a detective, he's the witness to a murder then set up as the fall guy. Along the way he runs into his former dream girl from home played by Michelle Monaghan. The movie starts off well with a blend of mystery and well written humor but gets a little tedious and ridiculous. Kilmer does a great job as Gay Perry the homosexual detective picking on the bublimg idiot Downey's character. Michelle Monagahan plays Harmony Faith Lane a would be actress who has been trying for years unsuccessfully to hit it big. She comes across as she's done things in her life shes not proud of.
Overall the movie is funny with great lines, Kilmer plays off Downeys character well but the plot is weak and the ending lacks any sort of credibility. As usual Hollywood throws in the usual nudity scene with Michelle Monaghan who is very hot, but her character lacks substance.
Grade: B