Review of Cookie's Fortune (1999) by Janet Maslin for New York Times — 01 Jan 2000

The sweet assurance and guerrilla wit of Robert Altman's vintage ensemble films makes a serenely captivating return.

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This review of Cookie's Fortune (1999) was written by Janet Maslin and published by New York Times on 01 Jan 2000.

Cookie's Fortune has generally received positive reviews.

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