Review of Cookie's Fortune (1999) by Joseph G — 17 Jul 2007

This is not typically one of the films you think of when you think of Robert Altman's career. I like to think of it as the sleeper hit of his career.

This review of Cookie's Fortune (1999) was written by Joseph G on 17 Jul 2007.

Cookie's Fortune has generally received positive reviews.

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