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Why are Americans so fat? Two words: fast food. What would happen if you ate nothing but fast food for an entire month? Filmmaker Morgan Spurlock does just that and embarks on the most perilous journey of his life. The rules? For 30 days he can't eat or drink anything that isn't on McDonald's menu; he must wolf three squares a day; he must consume everything on the menu at least once and supersize... See Full Description
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Documentary |
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| Running Time: |
1 hr. 38 min. |
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| Release Date: |
May 7, 2004 (limited) |
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| MPAA Rating: |
PG-13 for language, sex and drug references, and a graphic medical procedure. |
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| Distributors: |
Roadside Attractions, Samuel Goldwyn Films, Showtime Independent Films
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| U.S. Box Office: |
$11,529,368 |
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| Critics Reviews |
Average Grade:
B+
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Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Eleanor Ringel Gillespie
"Sobering facts, hilarious movie." more...
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A- |
Boston Globe, Ty Burr
"...outrageously amusing..." more...
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A- |
Chicago Sun-Times, Roger Ebert
"This is the documentary that caused a sensation at Sundance 2004..." more...
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B |
Chicago Tribune, Mark Caro
"...here's a documentary that engages you at the gut level, often literally..." more...
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A- |
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| User Reviews |
Average Grade: B
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C- |
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| BRAVO
by primaryfood
(5/8/2004) |
| 293 out of 504 people found this review helpful |
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| Just after this movie was released at Sundance, MacDonald's suddenly, magically...Full Review |
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A+ |
| Great film!!
by ivega45
(5/7/2004) |
| 150 out of 251 people found this review helpful |
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| Is it obvious that we shouldn't eat fast food? Just like smoking we all say yes...Full Review |
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A |
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