![]() The different stories don't join up in a contrived manner we often see in this genre. Though the characters' paths cross (or come close to it) at different stages, the film is not exactly an ensemble piece. ![]() It is complex, depicting a number of social, economic and human issues with much compassion. The structure of the film is unconventional. Based on Eric Schlosser's non-fiction book of the same name, the film is a fictionalisation co-written by Schlosser and Linklater. Any Linklater film is going to be anticipated by fans of his work, and Fast Food Nation does not disappoint. ![]() They have very different styles in film-making, but both tackle vastly different projects from one film to the next, creating impressive bodies of work. In a sense, Linklater is like Michael Winterbottom. Waking Life was cutting edge and in a genre of its own while School of Rock was a mainstream hit in the teenage comedy genre. Some are idiosyncratic variations of popular genres like Before Sunrise and Before Sunset. ![]() ![]() Richard Linklater has made a niche for himself with a diverse range of highly original, intelligent and interesting films that are largely dialogue driven. ![]()
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