Thank You for Smoking

2005 "Nick Naylor doesn't hide the truth...he filters it."
7.5| 1h32m| R| en| More Info
Released: 09 September 2005 Released
Producted By: Fox Searchlight Pictures
Country: United States of America
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Nick Naylor is a 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 bent on snuffing out cigarettes, Nick's powers of "filtering the truth" will be put to the test.

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Matcollis This Movie Can Only Be Described With One Word.
Invaderbank The film creates a perfect balance between action and depth of basic needs, in the midst of an infertile atmosphere.
Yash Wade Close shines in drama with strong language, adult themes.
Kayden This is a dark and sometimes deeply uncomfortable drama
patomartinezfgo This movie has been in my radar for a while. I have seen some people talk about it and its controversial topic. So I finally decided to look it up myself.This movie had me dying from laughter one second, and then thinking about freedom and decision making.Many people won't like the main theme of the movie because its very controversial. But I believe that controversy is what gives it the humour and the thoughtfulness it contains.Some people will say that this movie is cigarette propaganda, but if you see closely, not one cigarette is smoked throughout the whole film, because that is not the point. The movie uses smoking to give out some very interesting and hilarious ideas about our society.This has become one of my favourite comedies of all time.I really loved the films style and color scheme concentrating on browns and blues which is not seen very often now-a-days. The performances were great specially JK playing the mean boss.
Harshit Personally, one of the most amazing movies I've watched. It is a light movie which sends out a very powerful message. It not just mocks the government's failed attempts against tobacco and shows strategies used by MNCs but also focuses on parenthood. It is shown how society imposes its rules over the kids from a very young age instead of telling them all possible pros and cons of the topic in question and letting them decide for themselves. It portrays how a parent must let the kids to think instead of forcing prejudices. It shows the real face of modern day media and corporations. The psychological tricks used in advertising to convince the customers is mocked as well. The actors have played their part perfectly. Not to mention the soundtrack is amazing.
thedudeabides-2 Every now and then, a movie will come along that will show a side of the world not often open to public scrutiny. The tobacco industry is probably one of the most mysterious in the world, with a number of restrictions placed on them over advertising and health warnings meaning we don't really have an idea of how they work. If Jason Reitman's Thank You For Smoking is anything to go by, they are every bit as despicable as you would believe.Thank You For Smoking follows Nick Naylor, a fast talking PR spokesman for tobacco tasked with the unenviable job of making tobacco look good. Aaron Eckhart is absolutely superb in the role of Nick, a man who believes he can win any argument as long as he comes at it from the right angle. And he's right. Throughout the movie you will see Nick worm his way out of sticky situations again and again, with Eckhart's smarminess effectively replacing any sense of logic in his arguments. He's a truly despicable character but you cannot take your eyes off him and, as the movie progresses, you may even find yourself liking him.It is a testament to Eckhart's performance, and the fantastic script, that you find yourself rooting for Nick as he takes on pragmatic politicians, his ex wife and her new husband, a disgruntled former employee and, perhaps most tricky of all, his young son. It may have been risky making a movie about the inner machinations of the tobacco industry but Reitman wisely keeps the tone light throughout, with only a handful of dramatic scenes punctuating the sharp comedy. This may be off-putting to some, due to the serious nature of the subject matter, but Reitman and Co. have clearly aimed for a black satirical comedy and, with a lightning fast script and excellent performances from all involved, it succeeds admirably. A very clever and funny look at the inner workings of the tobacco industry. Some jokes may be too near the knuckle for some but if you're in the mood for some inappropriate laughs then this one is for you.
mcsteamy-54-938259 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