Review of Phantoms (1998) by Ryan B — 15 Sep 2009

Dumb, but gory, apocaliptic and intense sequences. Both the ending and Ben Affleck ruined this even more.

42/100.

This review of Phantoms (1998) was written by Ryan B on 15 Sep 2009.

Phantoms has generally received mixed reviews.

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