Monday, November 12, 2007

Thank You for Smoking (2005), Directed by Jason Reitman

Summary: A highly charismatic tobacco lobbyist verbally spars with politicians, the media and a politically correct public over the dangers of cigarettes; all while bonding with his young son.

Things I Liked: The opening credit sequence. The beautifully designed (and very entertaining) characters. The movie's humor and clearly defined theme. The direction. Overall, a very successful and clean adaptation of Christopher Buckley's satire.

Things I Didn't Like: Not much. One of the montages felt out of place with the rest of the film and a few minor characters tread dangerously close to stereotype, but those are extremely minor notes.

Three Stars out of Five Stars

FilmWatch Ratings Legend:

One Star: Hated it
Two Stars: Didn't like it
Three Stars: Liked it
Four Stars: Really liked it
Five Stars: Loved it

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