Kiefer Jackson (Fuze the Ferret)
What other movie has the tobacco lobbyist as the hero? The concerned Senator the villian? The reporter a terrible person and all his friends likable despite being known as "The Merchants of Death"? This movie talks about a tobacco lobbyist who's job is to intermediate the concerns of smoking to DC. And he does it very very well! He's charming, charismatic, witty, and surprisingly a good father despite who he works for. And oddly enough, for a movie all about smoking, there is actually nobody smoking at all!
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Jim Davis
Most of the meaningful (imo) points of, and take-away from this favorite movie of mine, can be found between the 7:00 and 14:30 minute markers. Aside from the obvious overall message that this is the way everything in life operates; money, spin, and influence. If you pick a side, think it's about good vs. evil, or Big Tobacco, you'll likely miss the meaningful bit. The rest is hysterically funny comedy, all the way through to the very end. Look for the easy to miss subtleties like in the first few few frames at 7:00.
A Google user
Absolutely hilarious! Outstanding script, music, acting, directing, and comedic timing! Watch Jason Reitman's top grossing films--Juno & Up In The Air are just as enjoyable!