"Thank You for Smoking" took a subject that could have been a little iffy and really made a smart, fun movie out of it. The idea of a lobbyist for smoking companies fighting for smoking rights is a good idea for a movie. Everyone these days knows that smoking is bad for you, but some people still desire to smoke, so it really makes sense.
It is funny enough, yet serious enough to play towards a couple different emotions successfully. We root for Nick Naylor throughout the film, whether he is fighting for the tobacco companies or whether he denounces them. I like his character and I like the way that he deals with his kid. He is not going to win any parent of the year awards, but he speaks to him with intelligence and as an equal.
I like the cast of this movie as well. I have always found Aaron Eckhart to be likable and he continues to be in this role. I'm not usually a fan of kid actors, but I thought that Cameron Bright did a pretty decent job as Nick's son. I also really like JK Simmons in most every role he is in, this one included.
This is a very fun movie on a subject that could have easily failed. I highly recommend it.
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