On a presumably warm New Year's Eve in New York City, vacuous young adults ring out 1981 and ring in 1982 by heading to a spacious Manhattan apartment – and, then they all copulate. There is an all-star cast, alphabetically led by Affleck brothers Ben & Casey; without the ampersand, their names form an unrelated TV series from the 1960s. For the most part, we see small groups on their way to the party. Our hostess is nervous Martha Plimpton (as Monica), who fears nobody will attend. She might be better off if nobody showed up, since the characters are a collective bore...Most memorable moment may be when clumsy Kate Hudson (as Cindy) falls into a pile of dog feces. She won't shed her coat, which will later stink up a kissing scene. Also noteworthy is Paul Rudd (as Kevin), for having the coolest hair...The characters smoke a lot of cigarettes – two hundred, according to the title. Decked to the 1990s, rock priestess Courtney Love (as Lucy) gives Mr. Rudd a carton of cigarettes for his birthday – that's 200 cigarettes, if you're counting. Everyone gets Dave Chappelle (as Disco Cabbie) for a cab driver and he gets one of the women in the end. New wave rocker Elvis Costello has a cameo walking in between the characters, on his way to a party; later, we see where he was going.*** 200 Cigarettes (2/26/99) Risa Bramon Garcia ~ Courtney Love, Paul Rudd, Martha Plimpton, Kate Hudson

200 CigarettesThe best way to quit smoking is to replace cigarettes with food. Conversely, the best way to lose weight is to replace food with cigarettes.Fortunately, the acquaintances in this ensemble comedy are more apt to resolve to have better relationships this year.On the last day of 1981, Monica (Martha Plimpton) agonizes over the attendance record of her New Year's Eve party.Elsewhere, two teens from Long Island (Gaby Hoffmann, Christina Ricci) navigate the streets of New York, while two opposites (Kate Hudson, Jay Mohr) embark on an uncomfortable first date.Across town, life-long friends (Courtney Love, Paul Rudd) confront their sexual tension. And chaperoning the couples around is a sage and sedate cabbie (Dave Chappelle).An amorous anthology of quirky couples dealing with riotous relationship woes, 200 Cigarettes assembles a talented cast to supply the absurdity.Besides, January 31 isn't about unfulfilled expectations; it's about dispelling end-of-world prophecies. (Green Light)vidiotreviews.blogspot.ca

"200 Cigarettes" has an original plot that may be real in many societies. In the end, why do we HAVE to party hardly on new year's eve? Why do we have this obligation in our minds? You can party every other day of the year, but if you don't enjoy the New Year's Eve, then you're a redneck.The film itself isn't that big deal. The story seems to be pointless at times, and we have the impression that there is no climax to be reached. The girls portrayed in this are awkward; you know, where I come from women are usually sensitive, kind and educated-- at least with their friends or colleagues. In fact, this film is one of those complicated films to rate; while these teens films are truly entertaining, they usually end up pointlessly, leaving the spectator kind of disappointed. I really can't see myself giving it more than a 6.

Loved this movie. I actually wasn't sure the first time when i saw this in or about 2001 but the it pulled me back in...watching it again made me love it more. I know its a bit far fetched and the stereo types are a bit much but its all worth it in the end. Paul Rudd gives one of his best performances. Its a feel good 1980's movie and the soundtrack is FANTASTIC!! The music, the people and the ideas of the 80's. Sooo care free and just fun/misguided. Its a bit here and there but in the end its all GREAT and I would recommend it to all! The cast is a fantastic mix of all types and it just adds to the pull of this Hurricane of a comedy. I feel its just a great mix of a ton of actors. Hope you enjoy!