Review of Fast Food Nation (2006) by Mij R — 13 Dec 2011

Makes me want to quit burgers altogether...

...or maybe just have it 2x a week.

This review of Fast Food Nation (2006) was written by Mij R on 13 Dec 2011.

Fast Food Nation has generally received mixed reviews.

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I love Richard Linklater but this is shit. A nice looking spoonful of lard being shoved down the viewer's throat…

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