Kiss Kiss Bang Bang (2005) — Screenplay
A petty thief posing as an actor lands in L.A. for a bizarre audition, then must solve a murder with his high school crush and a detective training him for the role.
- Written by
- Shane Black
- Genre
- Comedy, Crime, Mystery
- Length
- 126 pages
This script is a masterclass in tonal juggling, blending sharp comedic banter with genuine noir tension. Study how Shane Black balances a self-aware narrator with propulsive pacing, and how the unlikely trio's dynamic—rooted in flawed, witty characters—drives both the mystery and the laughs. A fresh take on the buddy-detective genre.
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