Review of Fast Food Nation (2006) by Audrey-Kim H — 13 Sep 2008

Fans of the book by Eric Schlosser will be disappointed in spite of the all-star cast.

This review of Fast Food Nation (2006) was written by Audrey-Kim H on 13 Sep 2008.

Fast Food Nation has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Derek L (319) on 31 Jul 2012

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This is a great film. This is a great film. This is a great film. This is a great film…

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Interesting topic but a marginal adaptation of Eric Schlosser's great book…

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