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A lobbyist for the cigarette manufacturers Big Tobacco finds it difficult to balance his duties defending a dangerous substance with those of being a good role model for his young son. Comedy 2006 1 hr 32 min. 86%. غير مصنف. Starring Aaron Eckhart, Maria Bello, Cameron Bright.
Thank You For Smoking provides thought provoking content delivered through a network of great acting performances that make this film so thought provokingly hilarious. This comedy, unlike many that grace the screen these days, is clean enough to take your parents to, and funny enough that you will forget you are at the movies with your mom.
Summaries. Satirical comedy follows the machinations of Big Tobacco's chief spokesman, Nick Naylor, who spins on behalf of cigarettes while trying to remain a role model for his 12-year old son. The chief spokesperson and lobbyist Nick Naylor is the Vice President of the Academy of Tobacco Studies. He is talented in speaking and spins arguments ...
Jan 12, 2007 · Thank You For Smoking. Cert 15. Rob Mackie. Fri 12 Jan 2007 18.54 EST. J ason Reitman's debut as writer-director is a witty, cynical, spin-doctoring masterclass. For the film to work, it's ...
Aaron Eckhart stars as Nick Naylor, a sexy, 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 (William H. Macy) bent on snuffing out cigarettes, Nick's powers of "filtering the truth" will be put to the test. As Nick says, "If you ...
Apr 28, 1995 · The hero of Thank You for Smoking does of course have his fans. His arguments against the neo-puritanical antismoking trends of the '90s have made him a repeat guest on Larry King , and the granddaddy of Winston-Salem wants him to be the anointed heir.
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Kids say ( 3 ): Based on Christopher Buckley's popular novel, THANK YOU FOR SMOKING isn't as clever as it seems to be, and it doesn't exactly condemn or admire Nick. But it does question his nihilism, in part through his adoring and inquisitive son, whose big-eyed reaction shots underline that Nick has responsibilities, beyond the job.
