Thank You for Smoking (2005)

Posted : 10 months, 1 week ago at Jan 16 11:41

Some fathers are Firemen, some fathers are Policemen, a few fathers are Spin-Doctors. This movie is the tale of one spin-doctor, Nick Naylor, spokesperson for the Academy of Tobacco Studies. As many in the PR/advertising industry have found, the harder the challenge the move ingenious and talented the players become. Nick is at the top of his game, but has to tackle changing public opinion, cancer kid, dying smokers and members of the Senate. This movie isn’t just about smoking, it is about how marketing and advertising work. But don’t let the subject matter put you off watching this movie; it is well paced with enough character building to make you warm to all the various characters, there is a little humour and some excitement too. You may actually finish watching the movie really li...Read more

Rating : 9/10

Posted : 10 months, 1 week ago at Jan 13 17:38

''The message Hollywood needs to send out is 'Smoking Is Cool!''' Satirical comedy follows the machinations of Big Tobacco's chief spokesman, Nick Naylor, who spins on behalf of cigarettes while trying to remain a role model for his twelve-year-old son. Aaron Eckhart: Nick Naylor Thank you for Smoking was a lovely, wonderful surprise for me. Wasn't sure what to expect with this black comedy, and thankfully Thank you for Smoking didn't disappoint. Aaron Eckhart and Katie Holmes together on screen feels good, it feels like an echo of Dark Knight. But dreaming aside this is a very clever piece. It doesn't demote smoking rather it seemingly promotes the action, which seems controversial. As the film progresses we begin to wonder what the films purpose. Said purpose being that i...Read more

Rating : 8/10

Posted : 2 years, 1 month ago at Oct 15 12:20

I didn't think much of the adverts for this film when it came on to Sky Movies but the boredom of being unemployed was enough for me to give it a try.

I was thoroughly impressed though. It was nothing like I imagined it and every point made was worthy of recognition. As stated already, Naylor is definitely a hero in noctine armour.

Aaron Eckhart's performance was fantastic. I am now looking forward to seeing him as Harvey Two-Face!

Rating : 8/10

Posted : 2 years, 9 months ago at Feb 4 11:39

Thank you for Smoking was a surprise gem that has a unique approach to combining humor and real world issues at the expense of the "good guys." Aaron Eckhart brought life to the argument with his well versed dialogue and a persuasiveness that made me understand why Big Tobacco is so successful. A must see.

Rating : 8/10

Posted : 3 years, 1 month ago at Oct 17 5:26

Jason Reitman der bei diesem Film sowohl für Regie als auch für das Drehbuch verantwortlich zeichnet, gelingt es auf humorvolle überzeichnende Art die Coporate Culture amerikanischer Konzerne auf die Schaufel zu nehmen. Unterstützt wird er dabei von einem bis in die kleinste Nebenrolle hervorragend besetzten Schauspielerensemble. Vor allem Aaron Eckhart als schleimiger Lobbyist kann überzeugen. Die Story bietet zwar keine neuen oder schockierenden Einblicke in die Arbeit der Tabakindustrie, aber sie ist als Ganzes stimmig und unterhaltsam. Alles in Allem ist der Film eine kleine nette Komödie in der Tradition von „Wag the Dog“ Aufgrund der eher unbekannten Darsteller (von der Masse aus gesehen) und der Art des Filmes bleibt er jedoch einem interessierten Nischen...Read more

Rating : 7/10