Curapedi I cannot think of one single thing that I would change about this film. The acting is incomparable, the directing deft, and the writing poignantly brilliant.

Plustown A lot of perfectly good film show their cards early, establish a unique premise and let the audience explore a topic at a leisurely pace, without much in terms of surprise. this film is not one of those films.

FirstWitch A movie that not only functions as a solid scarefest but a razor-sharp satire.

Verity Robins Great movie. Not sure what people expected but I found it highly entertaining.

theroommatereview 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

Python Hyena 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

Tss5078 Lobbyists represent everything that is wrong with our country. Instead of voting for the common good of the people, they are paid in voters and campaign contributions, to vote the way big business wishes them to vote. The result is laws that benefit the few and hurt the many. Thank You For Smoking takes an in depth look at one of these lobbyists, who works for big tobacco. In a satirical way, the film shows how this man is able to achieve his companies goals through bending the facts, bribery, and out right lying in a way that is completely legal under our system of government. Aaron Eckhart is terrific, which will come as little surprise to many, however the film was anything but. Like most films, Thank You For Smoking has it's moments, but overall the film is one short scene that just repeats it's self over and over again. The situations are different and the players are different, but the arguments and agendas are always the same. After watching two hours of the same thing over and over again, I was more than done with this film. No matter how charismatic the actor may be, the fact is that what lobbyists do isn't terribly interesting. It's one meeting and argument after another and the film just completely runs around in circles. The film was critically acclaimed for Eckhart's performance, but nothing else. Some critics think that one outstanding performance makes a film worth seeing, but I don't. Aaron Eckhart is an outstanding actor, who has been great in many other films that are worth seeing. Thank You For Smoking is nothing more than an insult to the American people, that runs forty minutes too long, and just goes around in circles, it's not something I'd recommend wasting your time on.

leonblackwood Review: Although this is an old movie, I still enjoyed it. It shows a different aspect to big business, which, good or bad, every business needs. The acting is great from all of the cast and the writing was witty, even though it is a serious subject. After watching movies like The Insider and many Michael Moore movies which show how big businesses trick the world by making them think that they are doing right by buying there products, it's good to see a lighter side to the subject. It's very well written and entertaining from beginning to end. Enjoyable!Round-Up: Judging by the money that this movie made, it must have touched all audiences, smokers and non-smokers, and the relationship between the leading character and his some gave it a human touch. I've seen this movie a few times on TV so I knew what to expect. In a lot of way, this message is politically incorrect, but once the spin had been applied by the spin doctor, you does twist your mind. By the way, the director cleverly didn't show anyone in the movie smoking so he obviously put his own message across. Budget: $6.5million Worldwide Gross: $40millionI recommend this movie to people who want to learn about the spin doctors who work for the tobacco industry. 6/10