Review of Afternoon Delight (2013) by Simon D — 20 Aug 2014

Watched this for the lead, she's funny in several things. Movie overall just weak. The boyfriend and friends just difficult to like.

This review of Afternoon Delight (2013) was written by Simon D on 20 Aug 2014.

Afternoon Delight has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Carly B (150) on 11 Apr 2014

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By Briana H (117) on 26 Apr 2014

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