Review of Cookie's Fortune (1999) by David Denby for The New Yorker — 17 Aug 2006

Robert Altman, in a benevolent mood, has made a lovely ensemble comedy from Anne Rapp's original screenplay.

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This review of Cookie's Fortune (1999) was written by David Denby and published by The New Yorker on 17 Aug 2006.

Cookie's Fortune has generally received positive reviews.

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