Review of Cookie's Fortune (1999) by James Sanford for Kalamazoo Gazette — 22 Jun 2002

Though it's the screen equivalent of cotton candy,"Fortune" is made with a very high grade of sugar.

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This review of Cookie's Fortune (1999) was written by James Sanford and published by Kalamazoo Gazette on 22 Jun 2002.

Cookie's Fortune has generally received positive reviews.

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