Sunday, July 27, 2008

Thank You for Smoking

This 2005 comedy is a must watch. The movie stars Aaron Eckhart who Plays Nick Naylor, a guy who is the spokesman for the Big Tobacco. The movie actually shows you how evil good can a man get at something he does well. Nick Naylor plays the guy who apart from giving you 10 reasons why smoking is not bad will give you 5 extra reasons for why you should start smoking.

See this dialogue he has with his son in the movie for example:

Joey: What happens when you're wrong?
Nick Naylor: See, Joey, that's the beauty of argument. When you argue correctly, you're never wrong.

In another scene Nick Naylor during an inner monologue says the following:

“Most people have this image in their head of tobacco executives jet-setting around the world in their private planes eating farragoes, count their money. Not me. I like to ride with the people. Know your clients. My people cram themselves into a tiny seat, pop a Zanex and dream of the moment they can stuff their face with fresh tobacco. If I can convince just one of these kids to pick up smoking, I’ve paid for my flight, round trip.”


I am kind of at loss with words here. All I can say that it's a movie you will like and will show you that your lie can be another person's version of truth. It in the best way possible will show you all sides of a debate.

Nominated for 2 Golden Globes. Another 8 wins & 16 nominations


3 comments:

Anonymous said...

Yea..IMDb gave this one 8 stars. Eric.

Anonymous said...

You are the first one who is saying me thanks for smoking.

Rahul said...

watch the movie..you will love it...