Thank You for Smoking (2005)

Why so much hype?

This is one of the few movies I've ever seen where the whole audience broke into spontaneous, loud applause a third of the way in.

One of the most extraordinary films you will see this year. Take that as you want.

It is a whirlwind of delight --- attractive actors, stunning couture, spectacular sets and outrageous parties. It's a feast for the eyes. But what really makes this dramedy work is the acting.

This film included and encourage having sexual affair, and envy to have this kind of relations. So what have to we do? First buy some cosmetics, of course,buy some condom, buy perfume, go some place which you can have somebody. Make baby, have an abortion or not, have the baby, hospital expenses, when baby comes out buy diaper... Etc. So my point actually Hollywood's sexist mentality itself makes money.... I'm not sure I can make my point but this film zeroize itself. Anyway...

It's an old movie of 2006 (10 years!!) that I am reviewing but thought it would be worth it. Thank You For Smoking is one movie I feel everyone should watch. And no, it won't turn you into a smoker. Story (9/10): TYFS throws a satirical light on one of the less heard perspectives of the tobacco industry in the whole anti-smoking debate. However, the writer carefully keeps the main plot as a struggle of a father who works for the tobacco industry but still holds his ground in front of his son in spite of a very hostile environment. The conversations between Nick, the protagonist father, and Joey, his son, are profound as well as humorous. As rightly said, if you can defend tobacco, you can do anything. The part on the art of argumentation is inspiring, to say. Particularly impressive about the story is that all the characters are well defined and have a strong appeal, except may be that of Nick's wife. However, a strong character sketch of Nick Naylor as a handsome, smart, articulate, unapologetic and persuasive lobbyist lifts the whole story to the next level. The MOD trio just scales the topic of the movie to other similar territories. Acting (8/10): Aaron Eckhart has probably given one of his best acting performances in the movie. Though I always imagined De Caprio could have done more justice to this kind of a character. However, Aaron doesn't disappoint at all. The supporting cast, particularly Camaron Bright, the MOD squad, Holmes, Lowe and Macy do an amazing work. Direction (9/10): If the story and the topic makes the movie all so serious - Jason Reitman's direction and screenplay brings in the much required punch of humor (or we may say, satire) to the movie to make it enjoyable. And he saves the best for the last when Nick Naylor brings to the table what is actually needed for the society in the whole anti- smoking debate. Black comedy can be difficult but Reitman nails it beautifully. Overall (9/10): All in all, the movie is a must watch for everyone. One of the best Hollywood movies that you can keep in your collection.

Thank You for Smoking (2005): Dir: Jason Reitman / Cast: Aaron Eckhart, Robert Duvall, William H. Macy, Katie Holmes, Maria Bello: Brilliant comedy about opposing arguments. Aaron Eckhart plays Nick Naylor, spokesperson for cigarettes. He is gifted in debates that have his unhealthy product applauded simply because he can talk. He is divorced, and while his ex-wife is involved with another man, his son is growing to take after his father. Film debut for director Jason Rietman backed with a screenplay of overwhelming flair. Eckhart is hilarious as Naylor whose gift for talking not only sells cigarettes but it also opens him up to mass hatred and danger. Robert Duvall steals scenes as his father who pioneered the business in much the same manner. William H. Macy steals scenes as a politician lobbying against cigarettes thus left frustrated in hilarious debates against Naylor. Katie Holmes plays a crooked reporter who seduces Naylor for information that eventually costs him. The karma headed her way is priceless when Naylor takes control again. Maria Bello plays a spokeswoman for the alcohol industry who also weighs in on this controversy. This is easily one of the best films of the year with its humorous dialogue and clever arguments. Regardless of one's thoughts on cigarettes we should thank Rietman for this clever and amusing debate. Score: 10 / 10

First,sorry for asking questions in review,i am bad at English which make using "FAQ" hard for me. i just really don't get what does it mean when the mortgage part.the man say mortgage is much of the life goal.and something about rent. my friends keep arguing about that and just can't come to a conclusion. i don't know when sb will happen to read this review,thank you for your time .apologize for my bad writing . ..is there ten lines? i can't do this writing!it makes me feel like i am in my English exam.... what? i will never get it. OK..i am going to write something just help me to fill the paper:i like this movie,and i found myself really interested in arguments.i just finished one course in Coursera provided by Duke university mainly about arguing,and logic.it makes me analysize articles and put them into the standard form to figure out how it works. people just keep making bad arguments all the time!maybe i am too hard on them,anyway ,i think if you want others listen to you,it's so basic to put your agruments right and pick the right word.(and work hard on English at least in my case) By the way,the Chi Gorv just blocked(i am sure it;s not the right word)the line,ins just after google FB twitter and so on,thank you for leaving IMDb for us!Maybe the officer