This essay critically examines Shane Black's film "Kiss Kiss Bang Bang" with respect to the film noir genre. The Film Noir genre dominated the 1940s with its distinct style that captivated audiences of the time (Grant, 1986). Furthermore, this style was not extremely famous compared to other action films like "Spiderman" or animated films like "Shrek". This genre was distinct and one of the central themes of the film was violence (Browne, 1998). This genre also featured scripts in which the characters created sometimes did not have to be involved in a certain situation but because they were in the “wrong place at the wrong time” they were automatically involved in it (Grant 1986). An example of this is Harry Lockhart and Gay Perry. Film Noir was displayed in films using certain images, typically darker scenes that were sometimes filmed away from society (Browne, 1998). The film showed images of smoke present in the film in the scene shot in a club. Smoking was generally a symbol of danger. This genre is known for its mood and tone. Fundamentally, the Film Noir genre depicted, among other things, the criminal activity and corruption that consumed cities (Grant, 1986). This was caused by the wars which seemed to have influenced this style of filmmaking. Film Noir was represented in Principles where “….the theme is hidden in the style; and false themes that contradict the style are often flaunted” (Grant, 1986: 181). It also wasn't like movies that were heavily lit with heavy lights. The Noir genre was associated... with the center of the paper... often nostalgically (Grant, 1986). Harry Lockhart shows signs of possessing such characteristics. Towards the end of the film, Lockhart fears losing Harmony even though she has betrayed his trust. He told her he's never finished anything he's started since he was a kid. He intended to complete school but didn't and explained to her that he didn't want to miss her. Another example of this principle is when Harmony plans to become an actress but only gets to star in a commercial (Black, 2005). In conclusion, this essay rarely subverts the characteristics of the film noir genre, instead there are more reasons why "Kiss Kiss Bang Bang" belongs to the category, although it does not seem to belong entirely to this genre as a whole, it has characteristics of other genres, but overall the film can be seen as a film noir.