Review of Phantoms (1998) by Jessie V — 18 May 2009

Alright...maybe affleck was kinda "the bomb in phantoms...".

This review of Phantoms (1998) was written by Jessie V on 18 May 2009.

Phantoms has generally received mixed reviews.

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