Based on the wry novel by Christopher Buckley, THANK YOU FOR
SMOKING is set in the fascinating world of Washington spin, where,
more often than not, money trumps politics and morals.
Aaron Eckhart is outstanding as Nick Naylor, the public spokesman
for Big Tobacco. The blond pretty boy has no problem whatsoever
going on television and telling people that smoking can actually be
good for them. He meets regularly with the M.O.D. Squad -- fellow
Merchants of Death Polly Bailey (Maria Bello), who represents the
alcohol business, and Bobby Jay Bliss (David Koechner), who defends
firearms -- where they fight over who has the more difficult job
based on the number of deaths their respective industries are
responsible for.
The smooth-talking Naylor's next big adversary is Vermont senator
Ortolan Finistirre (William H. Macy), who is calling for the
government to place a skull and crossbones and the word "Poison" on
all cigarette boxes. At the same time, Naylor is sent out to
Hollywood to make a deal with high-powered agent Jeff Megall (Rob
Lowe) to get more stars to smoke in movies, like in the good old
days. All the while, Naylor is trying to establish a better
relationship with his young son, Joey (Cameron Bright), without
playing down his highly questionable job.
Release Date: 6 July 2006
Running Time: 92 minutes
