Review of Fast Food Nation (2006) by Leonardo A — 18 May 2008

A sprawling, unfocused mess with no ending ... at least the acting was good.

This review of Fast Food Nation (2006) was written by Leonardo A on 18 May 2008.

Fast Food Nation has generally received mixed reviews.

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By David P (1,645) on 08 Nov 2013

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By L W (29) on 30 Sep 2012

Too slow. Ignorance is bliss for me. I really didn't want to see the killing floor…

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By Scott B (1,180) on 14 Dec 2012

I think I just became a vegetarian...Nah. I see why this movie got bad reviews....because critics are for sale…

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By Joseph H (968) on 07 Apr 2012

Decently funny but would've been more effective as a documentary, and not a comedic adaption…

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