7.6
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Kiss Kiss Bang Bang (2005)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Viewer Rating
Rating: 7.6
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...
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Bias Dimensions
Political: Center
Diversity: Low
LGBTQ: Positive
Trans: Negative
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...
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Center
Primary
The film's central conflict, a neo-noir murder mystery, is largely apolitical, focusing on individual characters navigating corruption and deceit. While featuring progressive character representation, the narrative's solution emphasizes individual agency and unconventional methods rather than systemic critique or ideological advocacy, resulting in a neutral stance.
The movie features a primarily traditional cast without explicit race or gender swaps of established roles. Its narrative focuses on character-driven plot points and genre conventions, rather than offering a critique of traditional identities or centering explicit DEI themes.
Secondary
The film features Gay Perry, a central and competent private investigator. While some initial jokes are made at his expense, the narrative consistently portrays him with dignity and agency, often subverting stereotypes. His identity is affirmed as part of a complex, heroic character, leading to a net positive portrayal.
The film features a transsexual character, Harmony Faith Lane, whose identity is presented as a plot twist for shock and comedic effect. The protagonist's reaction is one of discomfort and uses problematic language, which the film does not significantly critique or counterbalance. The character's trans identity is not explored with dignity or complexity, contributing to a net negative portrayal.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
Kiss Kiss Bang Bang is an original story with characters created specifically for this film. There is no prior source material, historical basis, or previous adaptation from which characters' genders could have been swapped.
Kiss Kiss Bang Bang is an original film with characters created specifically for this production. There are no pre-existing canonical or historical characters whose race could have been altered.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
7.4
7.2
Critic Ratings
8.6
7.3
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