Overview
A petty thief posing as an actor is brought to Los Angeles for an unlikely audition and finds himself in the middle of a murder investigation along with his high school dream girl and a detective who's been training him for his upcoming role...
MovieMagicScore Overview
Auto-generatedShane Black's 2005 comedy-thriller follows a petty thief who, posing as an actor, stumbles from a Hollywood audition into a tangled murder investigation alongside a childhood crush and a sharp-tongued private detective. Witty and self-aware, it blends crime, mystery, and rapid-fire banter into a slick neo-noir send-up. The tone is snappy and darkly funny, balancing twisty intrigue with breezy charm. Holding a MagicMovieScore of 7.2, it appeals to viewers who enjoy clever buddy capers, genre-savvy dialogue, and stylish, knowing mysteries that wink at the conventions of Los Angeles crime stories while delivering real suspense.
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Trailer
Top Cast
Robert Downey Jr.
Harry Lockhart
Val Kilmer
Gay Perry
Michelle Monaghan
Harmony Faith Lane
Corbin Bernsen
Harlan Dexter
Dash Mihok
Mr. Frying Pan
Larry Miller
Dabney Shaw
Rockmond Dunbar
Mr. Fire
Shannyn Sossamon
Pink Hair Girl
2,984 ratings. The score is reasonably stable but could shift up to 0.06 as more ratings come in.
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Movie Info
Release Date
September 14, 2005
Runtime
1h 43m
Rating
R
Genres
Comedy, Crime, Mystery, Thriller
Director