Review of Phantoms (1998) by Paul D — 10 Apr 2008

Ben Affleck was the BOMB in Phantoms, YO!!!!

This review of Phantoms (1998) was written by Paul D on 10 Apr 2008.

Phantoms has generally received mixed reviews.

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