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Thank You For Smoking, 2005

Thank You For Smoking

English

USA

Rating:7.8
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Profile of Thank You For Smoking

The mood of Thank You For Smoking is biting, clever, and witty. The plot centers around campaign, media satire, and journalism. It features satire and irreverent humor. Thank You For Smoking is a drama, independent, and comedy movie. In approach, it is realistic. The setting is Washington DC and Hollywood. Thank You For Smoking happens in contemporary times. It is based on a book. The movie is known for being an award winner and critically acclaimed.

Summary of Thank You For Smoking

Jason Reitman has learned well. The son of director-producer Ivan Reitman (STRIPES, GHOSTBUSTERS) makes a strong impact with his debut feature film, the hysterical THANK YOU FOR SMOKING. Based on the wry novel by Christopher Buckley, THANK YOU FOR SMOKING is set in the fascinating world of Washington spin, where, more often than not, money trumps politics and morals. Aaron Eckhart (IN THE COMPANY OF MEN, ERIN BROCKOVICH) is outstanding as Nick Naylor, the public spokesman for Big Tobacco. The blond pretty boy has no problem whatsoever going on television and telling people that smoking can actually be good for them. He meets regularly with the M.O.D. Squad -- fellow Merchants of Death Polly Bailey (Maria Bello), who represents the alcohol business, and Bobby Jay Bliss (David Koechner), who defends firearms -- where they fight over who has the more difficult job based on the number of deaths their respective industries are responsible for. The smooth-talking Naylor's next big adversary is Vermont senator Ortolan Finistirre (William H. Macy), who is calling for the government to place a skull and crossbones and the word "Poison" on all cigarette boxes. At the same time, Naylor is sent out to Hollywood to make a deal with high-powered agent Jeff Megall (Rob Lowe) to get more stars to smoke in movies, like in the good old days. All the while, Naylor is trying to establish a better relationship with his young son, Joey (Cameron Bright), without playing down his highly questionable job. The strong cast also includes Kim Dickens as Naylor's ex-wife, J.K. Simmons as his boss, Katie Holmes as a sexy reporter, Sam Elliott as the former Marlboro Man now dying of lung cancer, and Robert Duvall as the Captain, an old-time tobacco chief who takes Naylor under his wings. THANK YOU FOR SMOKING is a very funny satire that will leave audiences gasping for breath from laughing so hard.

Details

Language: English
Country: USA
Release date: 20 January 2006
Runtime: 92 min

Cast and Crew

Aaron Eckhart as Nick Naylor in Thank You For Smoking
Aaron Eckhart

as Nick Naylor

Maria Bello as Polly Bailey in Thank You For Smoking
Maria Bello

as Polly Bailey

Photos

Rob Lowe and Adam Brody in Thank You For Smoking (2005)
Rob Lowe and Adam Brody in Thank You For Smoking (2005)
Thank You For Smoking (2005)
Thank You For Smoking (2005)
Katie Holmes and Aaron Eckhart in Thank You For Smoking (2005)
Katie Holmes and Aaron Eckhart in Thank You For Smoking (2005)
Maria Bello, David Koechner and Aaron Eckhart in Thank You For Smoking (2005)
Maria Bello, David Koechner and Aaron Eckhart in Thank You For Smoking (2005)
Aaron Eckhart with Eric Haberman in Thank You For Smoking (2005)
Aaron Eckhart with Eric Haberman in Thank You For Smoking (2005)
Aaron Eckhart in Thank You For Smoking (2005)
Aaron Eckhart in Thank You For Smoking (2005)

Clips

Thank You For Smoking
Thank You For Smoking: Home Video
Thank You For Smoking
Thank You For Smoking: Official Trailer
Thank You For Smoking
Thank You For Smoking: You're not gonna like this
Thank You For Smoking
Thank You For Smoking: How do you feel about the future?

Critics Reviews

Chicago Tribune
The first film in a long time with a true gift of gab. A lot of the time people actually talk fast in it. Its wisecracks actually crack wise.
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  • by: Michael Phillips
USA Today
The razor-sharp satire Thank You for Smoking is the wittiest dark comedy of the year thus far. It has appeal to all sides of the political spectrum.
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  • by: Claudia Puig

Users Reviews

If you're anything like me, you're expecting this movie to take a real stand and stick it to the man. It doesn't. It is well written, kind of funny and very forgettable.
  • 17.December.2010
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  • by: tapwater
  • tapwater rated this movie5/10So-so
Aaron Eckhart is always an eye candy...
but personally I didn't connect with this film. I was expecting for a witty brilliant comedy / drama, but what I saw just wasn't enough, even if there were amusing and interesting parts. the politics stuff was interesting though, and gave me...
  • 29.October.2008
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  • by: Anita.Hoffman
  • Anita.Hoffman rated this movie6/10Okay
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