Review of Fast Food Nation (2006) by Rob G — 03 Sep 2008

Got bored of it after awhile, some intense scenes at the end.

This review of Fast Food Nation (2006) was written by Rob G on 03 Sep 2008.

Fast Food Nation has generally received mixed reviews.

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