Fast Food (1989)

Fast Food Poster

Auggie wants to make it big and has tried pretty much everything in order to do so. His next idea: turn his cousin's garage into a burger joint. To make it appealing, they develop a very very very special sauce. But beware, the king of fast food, Wrangler Bob, is out to get them...

Film Overview
"Fast Food" is an easy going American comedy movie released in 1989. Directed by Michael A. Simpson and written by Clark Brandon, the film included prominent actors like Traci Lords, Jim Varney and Clark Brandon. This classic comedy point out the high-stakes world of fast-food franchising in an amusing and amusing method.

Plot Summary
The film centers on the life of a recent college graduate, Auggie Hamilton (played by Clark Brandon). Auggie prefers the easier satisfaction in life and runs a little gas station with his youth sweetheart, Samantha Brooks (played by Randal Patrick). Resisting the societal pressure to discover a "real job", Auggie intends to pursue his imagine owning a hamburger joint. His aspirations emerge suddenly when they're provided the chance to run Wrangler Bob's Burger Brigade.

However, Wrangler Bob's franchise is not as financially rewarding as it initially seemed. To save the fast-food joint from failing and to get ahead of the competing burger chain, Auggie and his group create a special addicting compound called the "secret sauce". The special active ingredient ends up being an instant success, drawing in huge volumes of consumers, and company booms. This special sauce, unknown to numerous, triggers enthusiastic feelings in consumers, turning Wrangler Bob's into the most popular spot in town.

Characters and Performances
Clark Brandon, in his function as Auggie, supplies a good performance, recording the wide-eyed idealism and desperate frustration of his character efficiently. His friendly wit and ingenuity are the backbone of the story. Randal Patrick not just included charm as Samantha but also provided a vital grounding impact to the whimsical Brandon. The chemistry in between the two produced many sweet moments, adding a layer of romantic subplot in the motion picture.

Veteran actor Jim Varney played the function of Wrangler Bob, remarkably showcasing character shift from conceit to concern as the story unfolded. Traci Lords' portrayal of Dixie Love included depth to the film with her narcissistic and manipulative love interest of Auggie that presents a danger to his relationship with Samantha.

Comical Elements and Themes
The movie's funny mainly depends on situational humor, double entendres, and comic misconceptions. It touches upon themes of ambition, success, morality, and the do-anything nature of organization competitors. Fast Food showed to be a parody of the fast-food market combined with elements of teenage funny and love.

Conclusion
"Fast Food" is a funny take on the fast-food franchise world, blending in themes of love, friendship, aspiration, and the impacts of capitalism. The film uses comedy to stress the lengths people go to prosper, offering a vital commentary on the fixation with fast profits. With its appealing characters, comic timing, and relatable storyline, the film offers a distinctly 80s funny experience. In spite of being a small-scale production, it dishes out a large amount of enjoyable and entertainment. Thanks to its distinctive plot and the good performances of its cast, the film successfully leaves its audience with a laughter-filled cinematic experience.

Top Cast

  • Clark Brandon (small)
    Clark Brandon
    Auggie Hamilton
  • Randal Patrick
    Drew Taylor
  • Tracy Griffith (small)
    Tracy Griffith
    Samantha Brooks
  • Michael J. Pollard (small)
    Michael J. Pollard
    Bud
  • Lanny Horn
    Calvin
  • Jim Varney (small)
    Jim Varney
    Wrangler Bob Bundy
  • Blake Clark (small)
    Blake Clark
    E.G. McCormick
  • Traci Lords (small)
    Traci Lords
    Dixie Love
  • Kevin McCarthy (small)
    Kevin McCarthy
    Judge Reinholte
  • Pamela Springsteen (small)
    Pamela Springsteen
    Mary Beth Bensen
  • Walter Franks III
    Joey