Instead he proved himself in smaller films like Kiss Kiss Bang Bang and Good Night and Good Luck.

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Things started to turn around in 2005 when Downey starred opposite Val Kilmer in the movie Kiss Kiss Bang Bang.

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He slowly had to work his way back taking small roles or appearing in smaller films like Kiss Kiss Bang Bang in 2005.

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Coming in at number 4 is Kiss Kiss Bang Bang , a grossly underrated movie with terrific performances and snappy, hilarious writing.

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Directed by Shane Black, who previously worked with Downey Jr on Kiss Kiss Bang Bang, the film co-stars Gwyneth Paltrow, as Pepper Potts, and Sir Ben Kingsley as the Mandarin.

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The German song "Miss Kiss Kiss Bang" featured American artiste Dita Von Teese flinging an array of her clothing to the floor in an attempt to spice up the tedious music.

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What we're watching: Sports fans have college football, NHL, and NBA action to choose from tonight, Roseanne Barr is on HBO in her first comedy special in 10 years and Kiss Kiss Bang Bang is on Cinemax...but we won't be watching any of it.

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