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| Thank You For Smoking | ||
| Review by Ross Anthony | ||
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Cute, clever, and quirky. Is it a pro-tobacco propaganda film? Not really. Is it an anti-smoking propaganda film? Not really. And yet, oddly it's both. How is that possible? The picture follows Nick Naylor, the public relations face of Big Tobacco. As unlikely likable as they come, Aaron Eckhart does a great job of endearing us to a character who could look you straight in the face and say, "Smoking saved my life." And we believe him, even though, we did not see him smoke a single cigarette. With a pseudo-mocumentary feel, the film covers a lot of ground and pokes unfiltered fun at both sides of the issue; from cancer victims to the Marlboro Man. Does Big Tobacco deserve to be as heartily defended as criminals in the justice system? There are lot of good points and even more good jokes. If you're hoping for a definitive kick in the pants to one side or the other, you may just be disappointed. The film's makers seem so much more interested in making fun, than choosing sides. Fun is not such a bad thing to make. But if you seek a point to the film, you'll likely be left to personal responsibility. And that's not a bad point at all. |
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Go into the world and inspire the people you meet with your love, kindness, and whatever it is you're really good at. Check out books by Ross Anthony. Rand() functions, Pho chicken soup, rollerblading, and frozen yogurt (w/ blueberries) also rock! (Btw, rand is short for random. It can also stand for "Really Awkward Nutty Dinosaurs" -- which is quite rand, isn't it?) Being alive is the miracle. Special thanks to Ken Kocanda, HAL, Jodie Keszek, Don Haderlein, Mom and Pops, my family, R. Foss, and many others by Ross Anthony. Galati-FE also deserves a shout out. And thanks to all of you for your interest and optimism. Enjoy great films, read stirring novels, grow. |
