Thank You for Smoking (2005)

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Directed by

Jason Reitman

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Joan Lunden
Joan Lunden

Eric Haberman
Robin Williger

Aaron Eckhart
Nick Naylor

Mary Jo Smith
Sue Maclean

Todd Louiso
Ron Goode

Jeff Witzke
Kidnapper

J.K. Simmons
BR

Marianne Muellerleile
Teacher

Written by

Jason Reitman
(screenplay)

Christopher Buckley
(novel)

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Thank You for This Movie

10 years, 3 months ago at Feb 4 17:39

jasoncarulli

3 votes

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.

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8 years, 4 months ago at Jan 16 17:41

Nonfictionguy

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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... read more

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9 years, 7 months ago at Oct 15 17:20

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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 fant... read more

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Description: In a role Aaron Eckhart seems born to play, the hero of "Thank You for Smoking" is Nick Naylor, chief spokesman for Big Tobacco, who makes his living defending the rights of smokers and cigarette makers in today's neo-puritanical culture. Confronted by health zealots out to ban tobacco and an opportunistic senator (Macy) who wants to put poison labels on cigarette packs, Nick goes on a PR offensive, spinning away the dangers of cigarettes on TV talk shows and enlisting a Hollywood super-agent (Rob Lowe) to promote smoking in movies. Nick's newfound notoriety attracts the attention of both tobacco's head honcho (Duvall) ... (more)

Release date: 14 April 2006

Tags: Comedy (42), Satire (26), Drama (16), 2000s (14), 2005 (14), Smoking (12), Political (9), Tobacco (8), Lobbying (7), Based On Novel (6), Black Comedy (6), Politics (6), Advertising (6), Activism (5), Betrayal (5), Sex (5), Father Son Relationship (5), Tobacco Industry (4), Lobbyist (4), Hollywood Agent (4)

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