Review of Fast Food Nation (2006) by Janne F — 07 Sep 2009

It brought tears to my eyes...it's a KICK U RIGHT IN UR FACE REALITY THAT WE LIVE IN. NOT FOR THE FAINT @ HEART.

This review of Fast Food Nation (2006) was written by Janne F on 07 Sep 2009.

Fast Food Nation has generally received mixed reviews.

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