Thank You for Smoking

There is only one word for Fox Searchlight's newest endeavor, "Thank You for Smoking" and this "refreshing." Washington's most hated lobbyist, Nick Naylor, works for the American Tobacco Studies Agency and represents the big conglomerated tobacco companies. Naylor, describes his job quite simply, he talks for a living, and talks well. However, Naylor also claims to be a man of the people, that is why he flies in coach on business trips. "Thank You for Smoking" features an all-star cooky cast of characters, some who have small, yet essential parts in the film. William H. Macy stars as the Vermont Senator, an anti-smoking supporter and Naylor's arch nemesis. Katie Holmes, stars as the sleazy, young Washington Probe reporter who seduces Naylor to tell her all of his secrets. Other roles include Naylor's son, Naylor's boss, a true loud mouth, and my personal supporting characters, Naylor's two best friends, who are representatives of the alcohol industry and firearms industry. The photo above is a scene from the movie with Naylor and these characters. The movie takes many twists that feature Naylor showing off his ability to talk, even the biggest skeptics into believing he is right.
What I liked the most about this movie is that is a realistic look into the real world of lobbying for a product that kills so many people. The characters are reaslistic and so is the plot and that is why the film is refreshing. Overall, I would give this move an A-. My recommendation for those who are thinking about seeing it: Beware, it is a tough-skin kinda flick with lots of adult humor and sex. But the flick is also light-hearted in many ways and refreshingly funny.