For some reason, the makers of this movie thought it was necessary to use a sex scene to create a message about tobacco lobbyists. I never watched the entire movie, since I found it so horribly offensive. Although it is a very interesting subject, I would not recommend it to anybody under 18, if not older.
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Mostly clever comedy about lobbyists. For adults.
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for Ages 16–18
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About Thank You for Smoking
Parents need to know that this film includes frequent use of the f-word (over 20 times). Lobbyists discuss their devious tactics and corrupt employers (firearms, alcohol, and Big Tobacco), comparing death tolls, diseases (fetal alcohol syndrome, cancer), and gruesome inspirations (the gun lobbyist was moved by the shootings at Kent State). Nick is kidnapped and covered with nicotine patches, landing in the hospital. Characters do not smoke on screen, but they do drink occasionally. Characters discuss sex and lust using slang; one sex scene. A primary theme suggests that lobbying is a form of lying to sell product and ideas.
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Families Can Talk About
- Families can talk about Nick's relationship with his son Joey: How does the son challenge his dad's thinking? How does his admiration of his father make Nick question himself? How does the Marlboro Man serve as a kind of father figure for Nick, who sees in him a victim of the product he pitches?
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- I rate this title off for age 2 and give it
Avoid at all costs!
- I rate this title iffy for age 2 and give it
funny but....
this was a good movie. for people that already know that smoking will kill you. there is also some sexual content. (shows nick naylor having sex in different positions with TV reporter)
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
indie classic
this is a hilarious film but not for your kids because they could pick up smoking lol. the reason it is funny is because it is sooooooo politically incorrect and shows how every thing we do has to be politically correct , but for that reason it is not saying sorry or I didn't mean it because it does and that is why it is a classic
- I rate this title iffy for age 2 and give it
I learned alot!
I watched this movie afterschool in my government class. After watching the movie we were required to write a paper about how the movie simulated lobbyists from the real thing. Very knowledgable!
- I rate this title iffy for age 13 and give it
Not that great, but...
I didn't think this was really that solid a movie. The joke (sin promoters completely aware of how evil they are) just wasn't big enough to sustain the whole time allotted. But reasonably sophisticated teens should be able to get that it is SATIRE, people. Give the kids some credit!
- I rate this title off for age 2 and give it
I laughed!
This was in fact a pretty good movie, but i do not recomend it for chilren under the age of 15 because it includes alot of language, sexual behavior,and it might cause some people to try smoking.This movie has alot of humor that is good, but it is not humor that kids should be hearing. This movie is about a spokesperson for a cigarette company. Because he is the spokesperson for a company that kills so many people he ends up being hated.
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- I rate this title iffy for age 2 and give it
Very funny!
I laughed a lot. This movie is a good time, if you're mature enough to handle it. You just have to remember that smoking is bad.
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