Thank You for Smoking

Released in 2005, 'Thank You for Smoking' was one of the first movies to tackle the topic of tobacco lobbying, providing a unique perspective during a time when anti-smoking campaigns were gaining traction.

• The film showcases Aaron Eckhart's exceptional performance as a charming and witty tobacco lobbyist, Nick Naylor.
• The cleverly written script offers an engaging and humorous take on the complex world of political lobbying.
• The movie tackles thought-provoking themes such as morality, ethics, and the struggle between personal beliefs and professional obligations.
• It's a satire that provides an entertaining critique of the tobacco industry and its influence on public opinion.

Fun Facts

• The movie is based on a novel by Christopher Buckley, who also wrote the screenplay.
• In one scene, Nick Naylor (Aaron Eckhart) gives a speech about how bacon isn't bad for you, which was a nod to a real-life speech given by Robert C. Koons, a lobbyist for the American Meat Institute in 2004.
• The character of Nick Naylor's son Joey, who idolizes his father, is played by actor Cameron Bright, who also played the son of another morally questionable character in 'Hard Candy' (2005).