Thank You For Smoking is a satirical view of spin, damage control and political correctness set against the backdrop of the tobacco lobby in the mid-90's...the height of political correctness.
Released in 2006, this film is a great example of "overnight" screenplay success.
Christopher Buckley, son of the late conservative political commentator, William F. Buckley, authored the book by the same title in 1994. ..it only took twelve years to get the screenplay adapted and up on screen. Countless drafts circulated Hollywood and were discarded until writer/director Jason Reitman got the tone right.
Produced for only $7.5 million, it includes an amazing ensemble cast basically working for free - Aaron Eckhart, Katie Holmes, Rob Lowe, Adam Brody, J.K. Simons, William H. Macy and others starred.
Best Quote:
"Michael Jordon plays ball,
Charles Manson kills people,
I talk...
Everyone has a talent."
- Nick Naylor, Tobacco Lobbyist
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