Thank You for Smoking
2005, Drama/Comedy, 1h 32m
181 Reviews 250,000+ RatingsWhat to know
Loaded with delightfully unscrupulous characters and and a witty, cynical script, Thank You For Smoking is a sharp satire with a brilliantly smarmy lead performance from Aaron Eckhart. Read critic reviews
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Nick Naylor
Polly Bailey
Joey Naylor
Jack
Lorne Lutch
Heather Holloway
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Critic Reviews for Thank You for Smoking
All Critics (181) | Top Critics (52) | Fresh (156) | Rotten (25)
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The picture is obviously a satire, but it has no sharpness, no sense of daring.
October 7, 2006 -
There's enough bite in the dialogue and performances to provoke a hacking cough of approval, and the laugh-out-loud moments are many, not least in scenes featuring Rob Lowe's unctuous Hollywood agent.
June 24, 2006 | Full Review… -
Aiming at all targets and hitting none of them, the movie is as harmless and inconsequential as a candy cigarette.
June 24, 2006 | Full Review… -
Structural scrappiness aside, it remains a laudably amoral and superbly caustic comedy for those who like their satire strong and unfiltered.
June 24, 2006 | Rating: 3/5 | Full Review… -
As a clear-eyed dissection of the dirty business of public relations, where "if you argue correctly, you're never wrong", it is pretty much peerless.
May 23, 2006 | Rating: 4/5 | Full Review… -
Even the good lines here last a self-congratulatory beat too long.
May 12, 2006
Audience Reviews for Thank You for Smoking
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Apr 10, 2012Lying's not murder, is it ... and that's the popular wisdom, a thought that guides many existences, but in this flush comedy the lead proclaims, no, sneers that Genghis Khan's got nothing on him as he's the charming and suave mouthpiece for big tobacco. A quick, smart script and smooth direction round out this very enjoyable visit to the darkest of dark sides while admitting, with a smile, no wrongdoing.Kevin M. W Super Reviewer
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Mar 09, 2012[img]http://images.rottentomatoes.com/images/user/icons/icon14.gif[/img] A piece of brilliantly black comedy with direction from the great Jason "Juno" Reitman is the comedy Thank you for smoking which has unfortunately been forgotten in more recent years. Reitman has always been a film maker about covering up stupid humour to look hilariously clever and smart and there literally isn't a better example than this movie. Also, with a tremendously likable cast and the unmistakable ring of truth in it's subtext, this hugely witty yet under rated film deserves a bit more credit than it gets and is a fun movie that's black humour isn't actually that stupid.Directors C Super Reviewer
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Jan 18, 2012Aaron Eckhart is so legit in this movie. Excellent script, excellent direction -- one of those movies that you enjoy so much you don't mind getting preached to a bit.Jason R Super Reviewer
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Nov 29, 2011In terms of pure satire, "Thank You For Smoking" is the best I have ever seen. It is also one of the funniest. Much, much of the film owes itself to its script, which was based on the novel of the same name. The dialogue is clever and bites at nearly everyone involved in the War on Cigarettes with razor-sharp teeth. But "Thank You For Smoking" also has charm, and that charm mostly comes from its lead, played by Aaron Eckhart in a great comedic performance.Stephen E Super Reviewer
Thank You for Smoking Quotes
| Nick Naylor: | I don't have a MD or law degree. I have a bachelor's in kicking butt and taking names |
| Nick Naylor: | I don't have a MD or law degree. I have a bachelor's in kicking butt and taking names. |
| Nick Naylor: | That's the beauty of argument, if you argue correctly, you're never wrong |
| Nick Naylor: | That's the beauty of argument, if you argue correctly, you're never wrong. |
| Brad: | Nick, your job and everything aside, I hope you understand that second hand smoke's a real killer. |
| Nick Naylor: | What are you talking about? |
| Brad: | I just hope you're providing a smoke-free environment for Joey is all I'm saying. |
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