The movie plays heavily with film noir tropes and the " Manic Pixie Dream Girl " archetype. Trivia:
The cast includes several recognizable comedic actors like Jason Sudeikis, Bill Hader, and Josh Gad in early roles. Watching the Detectives
Cillian Murphy's real-life son, Malachy, appears in a scene as a baby. The movie plays heavily with film noir tropes
The film’s title is a direct reference to the Elvis Costello song. Watching the Detectives
Neil lives vicariously through his favorite movies until he meets Violet (Lucy Liu), a real-life femme fatale who turns his mundane life into a series of wild adventures and elaborate pranks.