terrible... so disappointed.

A Brilliant Conflict

n my opinion it was a great movie with some interesting elements, even though having some plot holes and the ending probably was just too messy and crammed together, but still fun to watch and not your casual movie that is similar to all other ones.

How wonderful it is to see this fine actress carry a film and carry it so beautifully.

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.

Some of the best acting you out there Thank You For smoking is a a excellent character profile of Nick Naylor a tobacco lobbyist. The catchy cinematography and colorful environments keep you captivated in what becomes a rather insightful look into the world of politics and lobbyist. We venture from one location to another rapidly never pausing to soak in what we are looking at. It keeps you disoriented in a similar way to how Nick keeps his opponents disoriented with his quick wit and endless arguments. While you could hate Nate for his rather deplorable job he becomes likable by the end because his charisma overwhelms his other traits. Beyond just Nick the entire cast performs exceptionally giving us a host of wonderful characters to enjoy. Check out a more in depth review here. The in-depth review does contain spoilers. https://www.YouTube.com/watch?v=NvTGGWtByFw

Thank You for Smoking is the directorial debut by Jason Reitman, who would later direct contemporary classics such as Juno and Up in the Air. This film is a sharp, hilarious satire about smoking and how it plays a role in the political process. Recently, smoking has become a political question due to the health hazards it possess, so this this a very timely movie. The script, without a question, is one of the best scripts of recent memory. The dialog is just so smooth and witty and a good screenplay often means a good movie, like we have here.Jason Reitman's film is about a tobacco lobbyist named Nick Naylor who has a way with words. He invokes the wrath of a Senator named Ortolan Finistirre who vehemently opposes smoking and proposes that a skull and bones logo to be added on the cartons. So now Nick must try to advocate smoking, while remaining as a role model for his twelve-year-old son.The film has a great cast and they all do well. Aaron Eckhart was fantastic as the smooth-talking Nick and he has great chemistry with everyone. I like J.K Simmons as Nick's backstabbing boss, and Robert Duvall as the boss's boss. Katie Holmes was excellent as the seductive news reporter. My favorite scenes of the movie consists of Nick meeting with his friends in the alcohol and firearm industries respectively played by Maria Bello and David Koechner.Overall, Thank You for Smoking is an incredibly excellent film. As a satire, it can hardly get any better than this. With a great screenplay and fantastic acting, the film exceeded my expectations. Jason Reitman is a truly gifted director. Like father, like son. I hate smoking, so I was pleased to see a film that have messages of anti-smoking, even if they are subliminal. A fantastic directorial debut by Reitman. I rate this film 9/10.

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.