Review of Cookie's Fortune (1999) by John R. Mcewen for Film Quips Online — 08 Feb 2003

Everyone loves a good murder mystery. And with a distinguished director like Robert Altman at the helm, and with talent like Glenn Close, Patricia Neal, Charles Dutton, Ned Beatty, and Julianne Moore, it would be hard to miss.

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This review of Cookie's Fortune (1999) was written by John R. Mcewen and published by Film Quips Online on 08 Feb 2003.

Cookie's Fortune has generally received positive reviews.

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