Review of Going All the Way (1997) by Phenyezia O — 21 Aug 2008

I know it has its flaws but I can't help but love it... and Ben Affleck is really hot in it.

This review of Going All the Way (1997) was written by Phenyezia O on 21 Aug 2008.

Going All the Way has generally received mixed reviews.

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