Review of Fast Food Nation (2006) by Chris H — 10 Jul 2011

Kind of a weird movie about people stuck in the downward spiral of consumer culture.

This review of Fast Food Nation (2006) was written by Chris H on 10 Jul 2011.

Fast Food Nation has generally received mixed reviews.

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