Review of Fast Food Nation (2006) by Xgary X — 20 Mar 2011

Some storylines introduced that never get tied up, but good otherwise.

This review of Fast Food Nation (2006) was written by Xgary X on 20 Mar 2011.

Fast Food Nation has generally received mixed reviews.

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