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Sex. Murder. Mystery. Welcome to the party.Review created: 15/07/06
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Sex. Murder. Mystery. Welcome to the party.
Harry Lockhart (Robert Downey Jr.) is basically a decent guy. Sure, he's a petty thief who skates through life on a shaky cocktail of dog-eared charm and cockeyed optimism, but he wants to do the right thing. He just doesn't know how, exactly.
Harry's perpetual bad luck takes a turn for the better when he and his partner are doing some after-hours Christmas "shopping" at a New York City toy store and the security alarm breaks up the party. In making his frantic getaway from the cops, Harry inadvertently stumbles into an audition for a Hollywood detective movie, and faster than you can say Jack Robinson, the producer flies him to Los Angeles for a screen test.
Thrust into the cutthroat world of L.A.'s pros, cons, losers and wannabes, Harry is teamed with tough-guy private eye Perry van Shrike (Val Kilmer), AKA "Gay Perry," to prepare him for his screen test. Gay Perry is ruthless, relentlessly tough and - you guessed it - gay. He also has little patience for Harry, who tries out his acting skills by passing himself off as a detective.
It seems like nothing short of destiny when the thief-trying- to-be-an-actor- impersonating-a-detective crosses paths with Harmony Faith Lane (Michelle Monaghan), an aspiring actress who needs his help. Inspired by her hero Jonny Gossamer, a fictitious hard-boiled private eye featured in a series of pulp detective novels, Harmony moved to Hollywood to pursue her dreams...but a few years and a lot of rejections later, she's facing the harsh reality that her best days may be behind her.
When the mysterious suicide of Harmony's sister intersects with a seemingly unrelated case that Harry and Gay Perry are investigating, they suddenly find themselves embroiled in a real-life murder mystery. Bodies surface and re-surface...long-buried family secrets erupt in present-day mayhem...and what began as a free trip to L.A. may result in Harry's one-way ticket to the city morgue.
If he's going to stay alive and become the hero that Harmony needs him to be, Harry will have to convince a reluctant Gay Perry to help him solve the case. He'll need to channel Jonny Gossamer's tough-as-nails swagger. And a little dose of luck - or is it fate? - wouldn't hurt, either.
Harry Lockhart (Robert Downey Jr.) is basically a decent guy. Sure, he's a petty thief who skates through life on a shaky cocktail of dog-eared charm and cockeyed optimism, but he wants to do the right thing. He just doesn't know how, exactly.
Harry's perpetual bad luck takes a turn for the better when he and his partner are doing some after-hours Christmas "shopping" at a New York City toy store and the security alarm breaks up the party. In making his frantic getaway from the cops, Harry inadvertently stumbles into an audition for a Hollywood detective movie, and faster than you can say Jack Robinson, the producer flies him to Los Angeles for a screen test.
Thrust into the cutthroat world of L.A.'s pros, cons, losers and wannabes, Harry is teamed with tough-guy private eye Perry van Shrike (Val Kilmer), AKA "Gay Perry," to prepare him for his screen test. Gay Perry is ruthless, relentlessly tough and - you guessed it - gay. He also has little patience for Harry, who tries out his acting skills by passing himself off as a detective.
It seems like nothing short of destiny when the thief-trying- to-be-an-actor- impersonating-a-detective crosses paths with Harmony Faith Lane (Michelle Monaghan), an aspiring actress who needs his help. Inspired by her hero Jonny Gossamer, a fictitious hard-boiled private eye featured in a series of pulp detective novels, Harmony moved to Hollywood to pursue her dreams...but a few years and a lot of rejections later, she's facing the harsh reality that her best days may be behind her.
When the mysterious suicide of Harmony's sister intersects with a seemingly unrelated case that Harry and Gay Perry are investigating, they suddenly find themselves embroiled in a real-life murder mystery. Bodies surface and re-surface...long-buried family secrets erupt in present-day mayhem...and what began as a free trip to L.A. may result in Harry's one-way ticket to the city morgue.
If he's going to stay alive and become the hero that Harmony needs him to be, Harry will have to convince a reluctant Gay Perry to help him solve the case. He'll need to channel Jonny Gossamer's tough-as-nails swagger. And a little dose of luck - or is it fate? - wouldn't hurt, either.
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Film Noir at it's best ... a salute to Pulp FictionReview created: 27/07/08(updated 27/07/08)
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) After a slow and confusing start, this was a film of sudden shifts and surprises, full of dark and not so dark humor with perfect pathos never too far away. Robert Downey Jr. is at his best, with quick one-liners, unexpected turns of events and that 'Chaplin-esque' energy throughout.
Val Kilmer is the perfect foil to Downey's hapless clown.
I haven't screamed with laughter watching a film in years the way I did watching this one. This is truly a fast-paced roller-coaster of a film. I found that I needed to pay attention, because there is so much to take in at times, and I missed things through laughing.
I couldn't recommend it enough.
Val Kilmer is the perfect foil to Downey's hapless clown.
I haven't screamed with laughter watching a film in years the way I did watching this one. This is truly a fast-paced roller-coaster of a film. I found that I needed to pay attention, because there is so much to take in at times, and I missed things through laughing.
I couldn't recommend it enough.
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) 1 of 1 people found this review helpful.
A modern film noir, but with sardonic humour. A complex plot, which is probably the weakest point of the film, although this really revolves around the great script and the great performances, and ultimately you dont care too much for why it happened, it was just fun watching it. Val Kilmer is particularly fine as 'Gay Perry', and Robert Downey is great as a Harry from NY who inadvertently gets caught up in acting and murder while he narrates his way thru the story with a air of disbelief. Very sharp.
What do you get if you look in directory under idiot?
A picture of me?
No, the definition of idiot. Which is what you f*cking are.
What do you get if you look in directory under idiot?
A picture of me?
No, the definition of idiot. Which is what you f*cking are.
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Kiss kiss bang bangReview created: 29/02/08
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Item was as described by seller, i was very happy with the seller as he was honest thanks will buy from again.
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Shortlived
) 0 of 1 people found this review helpful.
It's not a bad film. I did enjoy plenty of it. The filmakers seemed to be going for the quick and snappy aproach, so you really need to pay attention to understand it. But it seemed full of twists and turns that didn't really effect me very much. If you've seen films such as oldboy or usual suspects, then you'll know what what plot twists should really be like, but it just seemed like there were so many of them in this film, that I just didn't care. There are a couple of decent one liners, nothing that'll get you on the floor laughing. It's basically a kinda complex murder mystery, narrated by robert downey junior. It's a fun film, but nothing more really. Parts are verging on thrilling, while others are just plain boring. Pretty Average
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Well worth a watchReview created: 06/03/07
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Thespaniard67 must have like an A**** in english lit to have written that review and fair play, he sold it well. But if your like me and just want it summed up, here it is
If you liked "Be Cool", "Get Shorty" and films like these you'll enjoy, it's actually better than both these.
It's an action-comedy that makes you think. All the right ingredients for a good film!
Not going to make headlines but it keeps you entertained throughout with whitty one linners and plenty of action! Oh and it's one of those films you can watch more than once.
happy viewing...
If you liked "Be Cool", "Get Shorty" and films like these you'll enjoy, it's actually better than both these.
It's an action-comedy that makes you think. All the right ingredients for a good film!
Not going to make headlines but it keeps you entertained throughout with whitty one linners and plenty of action! Oh and it's one of those films you can watch more than once.
happy viewing...
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excellent
) The film is much better than I thought it would be. I'm not sure what I was expecting as I had only read a couple of reviews and had not really got a feel for the film.
The script is very sharp and snappy and full of one liners. The qerky Robert Downey jnr takes you through a few days he spent in LA and talks directly to you, the viewer. The plot is fairly complex so you need to be listening and paying attention, but its well worth the effort.
The script is very sharp and snappy and full of one liners. The qerky Robert Downey jnr takes you through a few days he spent in LA and talks directly to you, the viewer. The plot is fairly complex so you need to be listening and paying attention, but its well worth the effort.
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WELL GOOD THIS FILMReview created: 03/11/06
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1 of 1 people found this review helpful.
THOUGHT THIS FILM WAS WELL GOOD, REALLY ENJOYED IT AND FOUND IT REALLY FUNNY. SIMILAR TO GET SHORTY(ISH) BUT BETTER. CRACKIN FILM AND WOULD DEFINATELY RECCOMEND
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