Thank You For Smoking (2005)

Synopsis: If you've ever heard of a spin artist, Nick Naylor (Aaron Eckhart) is Michelangelo. Working for big tobacco companies, Naylor travels the country, spinning the harmful reality of cigarettes into a world of roses. Naylor brings his young son Joey (Cameron Bright) along to learn what it means to be a great debator.

Review: A hilarious satire on the world of big tobacco, Thank You For Smoking was one of the funniest I've seen in a while. The actors lent a lot to the film, my favorite being the Merchants of Death, Nick Naylor, Bobby Bliss (David Koechner) and Polly Baily (Maria Bello) and the ever increasingly funny BR (J.K. Simmons). The script is smart, the actors deliver it flawlessly making the film brilliant.

Perhaps my absolute favorite part deals with the MOD squad. Sitting in a booth bullshitting over drinks, they begin to discuss which of their buisnesses is most deadly, guns, alcohol, or cigarettes. Hilariously, Naylor makes alcohol and guns look like stubbed toes next to the killing power of tobacco!

I keep on thinking of different parts of the movie I want to remark on, but at risk of spoiling the film, I'll refrain. I must, however, share with you my favorite quote:

"That's ludicrous - The great state of Vermont will not apologize for its cheese"

Okay okay, one more:

"The rest of you people go slam your fuckin' brains against your desks until something useful comes out"

If in need of a good laugh and a great film, go rent it!

******** (8/10)