Thursday, April 5, 2007

Thank You For Smoking

3.17.06/Comedy, Rated-R, 1 Disc/~2:22:26
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Crew: Jason Reitman (Dir), Aaron Eckhart, Cameron Bright, Sam Elliott, J.K. Simmons, William H. Macy, Katie Holmes, Adam Brody, Rob Lowe, Robert Duvall, Dennis Miller.
Details: Satirical comedy follows the machinations of Big Tobacco's chief spokesman, Nick Naylor, who spins on behalf of cigarettes while trying to remain a role model for his twelve-year-old son. (IMDB)
Content - Extras: 50:18

- Feature Film 1:32:08
- 2 Commentaries with Jason Reitman & Cast
- 13 Alternate & Deleted Scenes with Commentary 15:35
- The Charlie Rose Show 18:22
- Unfiltered Comedy - The Making of 8:56
- America Living in Spin Interviews 4:58
- Gallaries: Poster Art (7), Art Department (41), Storyboard
- Theatrical Trailer 2:27
- Soundtrack Spot
Eggs: (Eeggs, Eggs, DVD Town) None
Factoids: (IMDB, Moviemistakes, Wiki)
1. Christopher Buckley (who wrote the original novel) can be seen at the metro station reading Heather's article about Nick.
Comments: C. (4.5.07, Rental) This film is like watching Chevey Chase playing multiple Fletch characters. This satire is funny in almost a dark comedy type of way...and is ultimately a so-so flick.