Review of Fast Food Nation (2006) by Catherine C — 18 May 2008

It was ok. interesting messages and pretty good acting made it a decent movie to watch. richard linklater is far better than this though.

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

Fast Food Nation has generally received mixed reviews.

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