Review of Cookie's Fortune (1999) by Rocky W — 10 May 2008

Great cast, good story. I really love how it all ends.

This review of Cookie's Fortune (1999) was written by Rocky W on 10 May 2008.

Cookie's Fortune has generally received positive reviews.

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