
Although there are some differences, natch, I can't remember a more seamless transition from page to celluloid. Fortunately, the tone of the book is barely neutered; the merchants of death remain gloriously unapologetic.
Outside of Katie Holmes (when will Hollywood learn: print journalists, with very few exceptions, are neither perky nor gorgeous), "Smoking" is adroitly cast --- led by a pitch-perfect Aaron Eckhart --- short on unnecessary filler and terrifically entertaining.

Easily the funniest movie of 2006, at least until "Art School Confidential" opens later this month.
The Malcontent's grade: A-
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