It's a well-crafted film, with an intelligent script, filled with interesting characters. But I didn't laugh once while watching the DVD. WMDs, Guantanamo, The Patriot Act, and "Stay the course" promoters used all of the techniques and arguments found in this film to create the bubbling, flaming, exploding cauldron that is Iraq. I have a similar problem with "Wag The Dog," but, hey, it's a dangerous world out here, and it's better to think for yourself...isn't it? Time has caught up with this film, so I'm viewing "The Great Dictator" or PBS' "The War." There's a reason that "The Greatest Generation" is admired; they didn't spin anything. Faced with an economy that tanked or world war, they didn't hesitate to step up and be counted, even if it led to real estate only sufficient for a grave and headstone. It's a shame that they're leaving this life just when their counsel is most needed.
Review of Thank You for Smoking
