Stylish but barely mediocre overall

It's hard to see any effort in the film. There's no comedy to speak of, no real drama and, worst of all.

If you're interested in the topic at hand, you should just watch it and judge yourself because the reviews have gone very biased by people that didn't even watch it and just hate (or love) the creator. I liked it, it was well written, narrated, and directed and it was about a topic that interests me.

One of the film's great tricks is that, for a time, you think it will go down a rabbit hole of unrealistic glorification.

I absolutely adore the atmosphere of the movie, the plot, cast, everything is fun! this movie makes me feel happy and really lifts the mood for living. it is not the one to be in the category of the ''must see'' all time classic masterpieces, and that's why I can't give it 10 stars, because this is my personal girlish opinion, but for the category of small, everyday movies, I certainly credit this movie as for ever favorite.

On a presumably warm New Year's Eve in New York City, vacuous young adults ring out 1981 and ring in 1982 by heading to a spacious Manhattan apartment – and, then they all copulate. There is an all-star cast, alphabetically led by Affleck brothers Ben & Casey; without the ampersand, their names form an unrelated TV series from the 1960s. For the most part, we see small groups on their way to the party. Our hostess is nervous Martha Plimpton (as Monica), who fears nobody will attend. She might be better off if nobody showed up, since the characters are a collective bore...Most memorable moment may be when clumsy Kate Hudson (as Cindy) falls into a pile of dog feces. She won't shed her coat, which will later stink up a kissing scene. Also noteworthy is Paul Rudd (as Kevin), for having the coolest hair...The characters smoke a lot of cigarettes – two hundred, according to the title. Decked to the 1990s, rock priestess Courtney Love (as Lucy) gives Mr. Rudd a carton of cigarettes for his birthday – that's 200 cigarettes, if you're counting. Everyone gets Dave Chappelle (as Disco Cabbie) for a cab driver and he gets one of the women in the end. New wave rocker Elvis Costello has a cameo walking in between the characters, on his way to a party; later, we see where he was going.*** 200 Cigarettes (2/26/99) Risa Bramon Garcia ~ Courtney Love, Paul Rudd, Martha Plimpton, Kate Hudson

It's New Year's Eve 1981. There's a party, and seemingly everyone is invited. Story lines inter-mingle with one another as fate twists and turns for a colorful assortment of characters on their way to the party. Humiliation, depression, sexual inadequacy, selfishness and love – all fodder for "200 Cigarettes." There's a lot going on in "200 Cigarettes" with countless story lines to accommodate its extensive cast. Everyone from Ben Affleck to Janeane Garofalo and Dave Chappelle to Christina Ricci shows up for this party and many memorable characters are molded. A still-on-the-cusp-of-fame Dave Chappelle sticks out the most as the smooth talking, marijuana-smoking cabbie who seems to know all the right things to say. Paul Rudd mopes around in a typically self-loathing character, but is actually likable in one of his most over-looked roles. Martha Plimpton – as the hostess of said party – plays a nut-job with sincerity, while Ben Affleck…well, Ben Affleck isn't given much to do, and you're bound to have a few laughs at his character's expense. Director Risa Bramon Garcia's only film to date captures the party atmosphere and its era perfectly, as the film is fun and truly feels like stepping into a timewarp. This is pure fluff, but there's nothing wrong with that. Anyone willing to get lost in some 80's nostalgia and who can appreciate a young and talented cast will enjoy a drag off of "200 Cigarettes." Heck, any film that can make Courtney Love seem likable can't be all that bad, can it?

Loved this movie. I actually wasn't sure the first time when i saw this in or about 2001 but the it pulled me back in...watching it again made me love it more. I know its a bit far fetched and the stereo types are a bit much but its all worth it in the end. Paul Rudd gives one of his best performances. Its a feel good 1980's movie and the soundtrack is FANTASTIC!! The music, the people and the ideas of the 80's. Sooo care free and just fun/misguided. Its a bit here and there but in the end its all GREAT and I would recommend it to all! The cast is a fantastic mix of all types and it just adds to the pull of this Hurricane of a comedy. I feel its just a great mix of a ton of actors. Hope you enjoy!