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Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1Audience Rating: R (Restricted) Binding: DVD EAN: 0024543260851 Format: AC-3, Color, Dolby, Dubbed, DVD-Video, Subtitled, NTSC Label: 20th Century Fox Languages: Manufacturer: 20th Century Fox MPN: D2236085D Number Of Items: 1 Publisher: 20th Century Fox Region Code: 1 Release Date: October 03, 2006 Running Time: 91 minutes Studio: 20th Century Fox Theatrical Release Date: April 14, 2006 Editorial Review: Amazon.com: As the saying goes, Aaron Eckhart was born to play Nick Naylor, the 30-something "voice of Big Tobacco" in this brazen satire of corporate profits and what lobbyists will do to protect them. Right from the opening, Eckhart is in spin mode, turning the tables on a popular talk show when he states health officials want a young teen stricken by cancer to die more than big tobacco does, since the boy would be a martyr to them, but only a single lost customer to the industry. Audiences gasp, panelists guffaw, and the kid happily shakes Nick's hand. The Academy of Tobacco Studies has a colorful array of folks surrounding Nick, including his cantankerous boss (J.K. Simmons) and the Colonel (Robert Duvall), tobacco's undisputed leader. His closet friends are lobbyists for guns (David Koechner) and alcohol (Maria Bello) who discuss their odd businesses over regular lunches, but when a cutie-pie reporter (Katie Holmes) swings into Nick's life, things begin to unravel. Based on Christopher Buckley's even more outlandish novel, Thank You for Smoking is a bright light for the filmgoer tired of gutless films formulated by committee, and first-time filmmaker Jason Reitman has expertly cast the film, which includes deft turns by William H. Macy and Sam Elliot. Nick's son, a throwaway in the novel, becomes a major influence here in Nick's development and a key student of Naylorisms such as, "If you argue correctly, then you're never wrong," though a father and son trip to Hollywood to visit an uber agent (Rob Lowe at his most suave) demonstrates how the inclusion of the son both helps and hurts the film. Book fans will miss the wicked plot turn, but the final result is a sharp and smart comedy deserving of a long, savory drag. --Doug Thomas Description: WARNING: Thank You For Smoking "just might make you laugh your head off!" (MAXIM). Aaron Eckhart stars as Nick Naylor, a sexy, charismatic spin-doctor for Big Tobacco who'll fight to protect America's right to smoke -- even if it kills him -- while still remaining a role model for his 12-year old son. When he incurs the wrath of a senator (William H. Macy) bent on snuffing out cigarettes, Nick's powers of "filtering the truth" will be put to the test. As Nick says, "If you want an easy job, go work for the Red Cross." Average Rating:
 Rating:  - Has its valid, amusing points but is ultimately a bit too callousI think the problem many people have with this film is that - unlike most moralizing Hollywood movies - it doesn't take a stand for or against smoking. While I think smoking is disgusting and practically crazy and I've lost count of the people I've known who died from it, I actually found this approach refreshing. It's essentially a cynical, amoral, libertarian satire on the American nanny state, corporate shills, and posturing politicians. In essence it boils down to this message: "Everyone's got ... Read More Rating: - Better Than ExpectedNo one could ever accuse this movie of being subtle. But hey, look at the title and the premise. How could it be? Nick Naylor is one of the most interesting protagonists to come along in quite a while, and the topic is a very blunt "smoke smoke smoke!" message. The movie is based on a novel which I haven't read but which must surely also be about him. He's an interesting guy. What I see here is a brilliant balancing act. The humor manages to go over the top without ever ... Read More Rating: - The Yuppie Nuremberg Defense"I just need to pay the mortgage. Aside: The Yuppie Nuremberg Defense." - Nick Naylor in Thank you for Smoking Because of a fellow reviewer's comment, I decided to watch THANK YOU FOR SMOKING. Aaron Eckhart plays Nick Naylor who is a VP and "chief talking head" for the Academy of Tobacco Studies. The Academy is supposed to research the link between nicotine and cancer. Who would have thought that they would never find any connection? Nick gets ... Read More Rating:  - Not an angry movieSince all the really angry scenes are happily in the deleted section (but, don't miss the great special features). This leaves a light hearted look (not side splitting but constantly amusing) at how there are always two sides to every issue - even life taking a overtly realistic (and a bit slow) down spin is effectively spun up. Every salesperson (teacher, evangelist, manager) should enjoy watching this movie - and it's a great conversation starter for a party or classroom viewing. Some have complained it's ... Read More Rating: - One of the best movies I've seen in a while!!I loved every bit of this movie! My expectations were quite low going into it but within the first 5 minutes, the movie won me over with its sharp humor, politically incorrect themes and great characters. The writing was excellent, the acting was spot on and the characters are engaging and on target. I highly recommend this film. |
