I saw this movie last night. My attention didn't waver. There were no lulls in the dialogue or scene changes. The casting was top notch. However, knowing how old Cameron Bright is - a scene of him being carried to bed was a little too much. Maybe the role was intended more for a 7 year old instead. But that's the only nit-picky thing I can say about this movie. Cameron got to say some of the best lines. Actually, everyone in the cast got great lines somewhere. This movie has a strong ensemble cast. Ebert & Roeper were right to give this movie 2 thumbs up.
"Nick Naylor," is the main character played by Aaron Eckhart. "Nick," works as a living being an advocate for cigarettes. This is Eckhart's breakout film credit. He looks a lot like Scott Thompson from The Kids In The Hall.
William H. Macy is always a joy to watch, and he doesn't disappoint in this film. (His character name gets pronounced as: Senator Fennastor) Katie Holmes surprised me, she was good in this movie. Rob Lowe had a great cameo sequence. As did Adam Brody, who's character slayed me.
I'm not going to say anything about the storyline itself. The script was thorough, you knew exactly who/what the characters were about, there were interwoven story lines that tied themselves together very, very well. Everything connected. How rare is that. Seriously, if you've forgotten how good movies can be? This movie will remind you of the "olden" days. Where admission wasn't $10, and you didn't have to watch 10 mins of car commercials BEFORE the previews. Your attention span will not wander or tune-out unwanted product placements. Thank-you for Smoking is worth seeing before it comes out on DVD. Ignore the tirades in the IMDb forums. Go to this movie for what it is: An excellently done movie that won't disappoint.
I smoked for 25 years, and have quit for two. Don't avoid watching this movie if you're: a smoker, non-smoker, or a quit smoker. This movie addresses all types, except the I-Quit-Smoking-Wingnut. Near the ending was a nudge about something more modern in urgency. That topic has been shuffled under the carpet for a few years now. Go, enjoy this well-made movie. It took ages to make an appearance in a theatre near me. It appears to be in limited release at the moment. It's a sleeper movie. It's a keeper movie. It's worth seeing, and I'd like to see it win more recognition.
"Nick Naylor," is the main character played by Aaron Eckhart. "Nick," works as a living being an advocate for cigarettes. This is Eckhart's breakout film credit. He looks a lot like Scott Thompson from The Kids In The Hall.
William H. Macy is always a joy to watch, and he doesn't disappoint in this film. (His character name gets pronounced as: Senator Fennastor) Katie Holmes surprised me, she was good in this movie. Rob Lowe had a great cameo sequence. As did Adam Brody, who's character slayed me.
I'm not going to say anything about the storyline itself. The script was thorough, you knew exactly who/what the characters were about, there were interwoven story lines that tied themselves together very, very well. Everything connected. How rare is that. Seriously, if you've forgotten how good movies can be? This movie will remind you of the "olden" days. Where admission wasn't $10, and you didn't have to watch 10 mins of car commercials BEFORE the previews. Your attention span will not wander or tune-out unwanted product placements. Thank-you for Smoking is worth seeing before it comes out on DVD. Ignore the tirades in the IMDb forums. Go to this movie for what it is: An excellently done movie that won't disappoint.
I smoked for 25 years, and have quit for two. Don't avoid watching this movie if you're: a smoker, non-smoker, or a quit smoker. This movie addresses all types, except the I-Quit-Smoking-Wingnut. Near the ending was a nudge about something more modern in urgency. That topic has been shuffled under the carpet for a few years now. Go, enjoy this well-made movie. It took ages to make an appearance in a theatre near me. It appears to be in limited release at the moment. It's a sleeper movie. It's a keeper movie. It's worth seeing, and I'd like to see it win more recognition.