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IamheA.Nov 27, 2006

This film makes "Supersize Me" look like the lightweight it truly is. From the opening sequence it is clear that the fast food health issues visible to most consumers are just the tip of the iceberg lettuce, as the camera shows us cattle This film makes "Supersize Me" look like the lightweight it truly is. From the opening sequence it is clear that the fast food health issues visible to most consumers are just the tip of the iceberg lettuce, as the camera shows us cattle herds that threaten the ecology and public health, exploited undocumented workers losing their limbs and sexual autonomy in sped-up, infected slaughterhouses, and cynical corporate officials who find a way to cover it up and make it all pay. Certainly director Linklater owes a great debt to John Sayles' film "Lone Star," as well as to Stephen Frears' "Dirty Pretty Things," inasmuch as he has shown the interweaving of lives at multiple levels of the de facto race, class, nationality and corporate hierarchies, and yet has nonetheless managed to give his characters the depth and respect they deserve instead of representing them as cardboard stereotypes a la the film "Crash." The message of this film is that unaccountable corporate hierarchies must not be entrusted with decisions that affect the conditions of labor, justice and public health for entire communities of people. If you don't like that message then you are drinking the Kool-Aid that is killing the organic, cooperative systems that underlie everything that works in this world.… Expand

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KevinMay 30, 2007

I would have given this a higher rating if the film itself wasn't so dark and depressing. The subject matter was very provocative, but most of the characters seemed rather lifeless. I think this was intentional, but it made for a I would have given this a higher rating if the film itself wasn't so dark and depressing. The subject matter was very provocative, but most of the characters seemed rather lifeless. I think this was intentional, but it made for a less-than-engaging viewing. I was surprised by all of the cameos: Bruce Willis, Patricia Arquette, Ethan Hawke, Kris Kristofferson, and Avril Lavigne! I learned quite a bit about the immigration problem in this country and for that, this movie is recommended-- but be prepared for a downer!… Expand

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ChadS.Nov 19, 2006

To say that "Fast Food Nation" plays like a John Sayles film is too easy. There also seems to be a sly nod to Spike Jonze's "Adaptation", which isn't all that crazy since the Eric Schlosser expose on the fast-food industry is a To say that "Fast Food Nation" plays like a John Sayles film is too easy. There also seems to be a sly nod to Spike Jonze's "Adaptation", which isn't all that crazy since the Eric Schlosser expose on the fast-food industry is a plotless non-fiction book that's about as problematic to adapt as Susan Orleans' "The Orchid Thief". The sex and nudity in "Fast Food Nation" caught me off-guard in the same way that Judy Greer's topless scene in the Spike Jonze film did. It just seems flat-out gratuitous. To me, the inside joke(or unintended inside joke) of "Fast Food Nation" is the notion that John Sayles has a twin(like Charlie has Donald Kaufman), and this twin, let's call him Rex, wants the Mexican immigrants to be more sexy. What Ana Claudia Talancon(her scene is erotic) and Catalina Sandino Moreno(her scene is degrading) are asked to do is surprisingly graphic.… Expand

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steveNov 21, 2006

Very well made film which provides intriguing arguments about the meat-processing industry in this country. However, it's more than just the beef industry. This industry is emblematic of the corporate machine that is all too powerful in Very well made film which provides intriguing arguments about the meat-processing industry in this country. However, it's more than just the beef industry. This industry is emblematic of the corporate machine that is all too powerful in this day and age with all the lobbying power in washington. Can one person save the system or has the machine become too powerful for anyone to resist? It seems to take a more pessimistic view on the issue although it may be a "realist view".… Expand

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IamheA.Nov 25, 2006

This film makes "Supersize Me" look like the lightweight it truly is. From the opening sequence it is clear that the fast food health issues visible to most consumers are just the tip of the iceberg lettuce, as the camera shows us cattle This film makes "Supersize Me" look like the lightweight it truly is. From the opening sequence it is clear that the fast food health issues visible to most consumers are just the tip of the iceberg lettuce, as the camera shows us cattle herds that threaten the ecology and public health, exploited undocumented workers losing their limbs and sexual autonomy in sped-up, infected slaughterhouses, and cynical corporate officials who find a way to cover it up and make it all pay. Certainly director Linklater owes a great debt to John Sayles' film "Lone Star," as well as to Stephen Frears' "Dirty Pretty Things," inasmuch as he has shown the interweaving of lives at multiple levels of the de facto race, class, nationality and corporate hierarchies, and yet has nonetheless managed to give his characters the depth and respect they deserve instead of representing them as cardboard stereotypes a la the film "Crash." The message of this film is that unaccountable corporate hierarchies must not be entrusted with decisions that affect the conditions of labor, justice and public health for entire communities of people. If you don't like that message then you are drinking the Kool-Aid that is killing the organic, cooperative systems that underlie everything that works in this world.… Expand

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EnriqueNov 26, 2006

This is a great movie that comments on a reality that most people prefer to ignore. I understand why many viewers hate it. It is depressing and sometimes horryifing. Certainly not for everyone.

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TokyochuchuSep 8, 2013

Fast Food Nation is a horrific and horrifically engrossing movie about such political notions as worker exploitation, fast food practices, corporate greed and limitations of freedom. It's interesting for sure, but as direct entertainment itFast Food Nation is a horrific and horrifically engrossing movie about such political notions as worker exploitation, fast food practices, corporate greed and limitations of freedom. It's interesting for sure, but as direct entertainment it makes for harrowing and uncomfortable viewing. Which is exactly the point, I suppose.… Expand

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ExpectonerSep 1, 2013

It's just incredible ...
Just a stupid monkey can note this film bad ...
He is like "Supersize Me" but we see here how is making the food and by who !!! Please guys, stop eat Hamburgers, that make you stupid ... PS We can eat hamburgersIt's just incredible ...
Just a stupid monkey can note this film bad ...
He is like "Supersize Me" but we see here how is making the food and by who !!!
Please guys, stop eat Hamburgers, that make you stupid ...
PS We can eat hamburgers But they must respect what we eat.… Expand

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freerideartsMar 4, 2021

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

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