Review of Fast Food Nation (2006) by Natalie Z — 13 Apr 2008

I dare you to eat another hamburger after watching this.

This review of Fast Food Nation (2006) was written by Natalie Z on 13 Apr 2008.

Fast Food Nation has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Jonathan Rosenbaum (1,657) for Chicago Reader (7,190) on 29 Sep 2014

Many reviews have suggested that this is as politically mild as a John Sayles movie, but Linklater clearly agrees with the frustrated kid who…

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By Adam R (2,773) on 08 Jun 2018

Completely repulsive. I don't want to see any of this on-screen, especially when the film is boring and poorly made…

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By Matt F (954) on 02 Dec 2012

A most heavy-handed, pretentious slab of polemic white noise…

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By Brett M (321) on 19 Sep 2012

There's a lot of story going on here, but the plot in this fictionalized story is simple - fast food isn't good for you (i.e., Food Inc…

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By Dustin M (641) on 18 Mar 2012

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By Siriporn P (103) on 27 Feb 2012

U will never want to eat in a fast food place again…

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By Brendan N (1,490) on 26 Apr 2012

I love Richard Linklater but this is shit. A nice looking spoonful of lard being shoved down the viewer's throat…

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By Tom K (632) on 30 Dec 2013

It's decent in the sense where it reminds us of where processed food comes from but for anyone who's mildly educated in the matter none of…

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By Tokyochuchu (340) on 07 Sep 2013

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By Rob M (1,048) on 22 Dec 2012

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

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