Review of Cookie's Fortune (1999) by Brian Webster for Apollo Guide — 01 Jan 2000

[A] rich, fun and fascinating film experience.

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This review of Cookie's Fortune (1999) was written by Brian Webster and published by Apollo Guide on 01 Jan 2000.

Cookie's Fortune has generally received positive reviews.

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