Review of Thank You for Smoking (2005) by Phani T — 09 Dec 2015
Very well made satire.
It comments on doing your job well at almost any cost, the politics of issues and taking sides well, and the darling core of all media - perspective, aka spin.
I was completely apprehensive about watching it since I know several ppl who have fought incredible battles to quit smoking, and others who have fought and lost the battle, remaining addicted.
Despite this perspective, I enjoyed the aspect of spin played out intelligently and with a devilish, fervent relish.
It totally works here bc it's not even about smoking - it's about the lies we tell ourselves in order to do the things we do, but would rationally not do in other contexts.
Brilliantly handled here.
A movie that makes you think.
Enjoy the internal checking this may cause you, as it did for me.
And probly stop smoking too..
4 smoke rings out of 5.
This review of Thank You for Smoking (2005) was written by Phani T on 09 Dec 2015.
Thank You for Smoking has generally received very positive reviews.
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