I like movies that are aware of what they are selling... without [any] greater aspirations than to make people laugh and that's it.

It’s sentimental, ridiculously long and only occasionally funny

A terrific literary drama and character piece that shows how the process of creating art can be seen differently by those doing it and those looking at it from the outside.

It's easily one of the freshest, sharpest and most enjoyable films of this year.

I absolutely adore the atmosphere of the movie, the plot, cast, everything is fun! this movie makes me feel happy and really lifts the mood for living. it is not the one to be in the category of the ''must see'' all time classic masterpieces, and that's why I can't give it 10 stars, because this is my personal girlish opinion, but for the category of small, everyday movies, I certainly credit this movie as for ever favorite.

I usually enjoy most movies, but this was a real hard one to get through. For starters, it's New Years Eve in New York - Yes, December 31, - and yet there's a guy riding a motorcycle, there's no snow at all, and everyone is dressed like it's September. Now to the story. Wow, is this bad. I understand where they were trying to go with this but seriously, huge fail. I'm pretty sure the audition for everyone in this movie went something like "So, can you chain smoke cigarettes, because you'll be puffing on one every two seconds for the entire movie! The characters and lude and crude, with absolutely no redeeming qualities in any of them. The worst part was Gaby Hoffman and Christina Ricci. Seriously? Take the two girls who have already appeared together, dress them in ridiculous costumes and try using cheesy and phony New York accents that are so over the top it's ridiculous. Oh, and also, ,big sideburns were NOT in fashion in 1982. Maybe in 72,, but not ten years later. Wow. What a dog.

What you can expect is a dialogue driven comedy that has really good cast, but it doesn't necessarily make for a great movie. It is very much a predecessor of films like Valentine's Day and New Year's Eve where there are multiple stories going on at once that all eventually intersect and mesh.Acting/Casting: 6* - The cast is full of some big names (Ben Affleck, Paul Rudd, Courtney Love, Cristina Ricci, Casey Affleck, Dave Chappelle, Jay Mohr)and they all play their roles well. No one does a stand out job, but I will admit Paul Rudd is great at being downright aggravating.Directing/Cinematography/Technical: 5.5* - For a dialogue driven comedy it is fairly entertaining, but I don't think it is extremely funny by any means. The film comes together well, but in my opinion never really has a tremendous climax.Plot/Characters: 5* - This is nothing more than a movie that follows multiple characters through their New Year's Eve and the adventures or miseries that the night takes them on. Again, it is marginally entertaining, but nothing special unless this is your thing.Entertainment Value: 5* - Unless you love one of the cast or are really into how people cope with their personal issues, then you will likely get bored with this movie at some point. It was tough for me to get through the first time, so I doubt I will be watching again in the future.My Score: 6+5.5+5+5 = 21.5/4 = 5.375 Email your thoughts to [email protected]

It's New Year's Eve 1981. There's a party, and seemingly everyone is invited. Story lines inter-mingle with one another as fate twists and turns for a colorful assortment of characters on their way to the party. Humiliation, depression, sexual inadequacy, selfishness and love – all fodder for "200 Cigarettes." There's a lot going on in "200 Cigarettes" with countless story lines to accommodate its extensive cast. Everyone from Ben Affleck to Janeane Garofalo and Dave Chappelle to Christina Ricci shows up for this party and many memorable characters are molded. A still-on-the-cusp-of-fame Dave Chappelle sticks out the most as the smooth talking, marijuana-smoking cabbie who seems to know all the right things to say. Paul Rudd mopes around in a typically self-loathing character, but is actually likable in one of his most over-looked roles. Martha Plimpton – as the hostess of said party – plays a nut-job with sincerity, while Ben Affleck…well, Ben Affleck isn't given much to do, and you're bound to have a few laughs at his character's expense. Director Risa Bramon Garcia's only film to date captures the party atmosphere and its era perfectly, as the film is fun and truly feels like stepping into a timewarp. This is pure fluff, but there's nothing wrong with that. Anyone willing to get lost in some 80's nostalgia and who can appreciate a young and talented cast will enjoy a drag off of "200 Cigarettes." Heck, any film that can make Courtney Love seem likable can't be all that bad, can it?