Review of Fast Food Nation (2006) by Russ K — 11 Jul 2010

This movie hits so many nails with one swing. It's fantastic. And Greg Kinnear is in it. *swoons*.

This review of Fast Food Nation (2006) was written by Russ K on 11 Jul 2010.

Fast Food Nation has generally received mixed reviews.

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