Review of Cookie's Fortune (1999) by Kevin Lally for Film Journal International — 01 Jan 2000

A gently amusing, rural comedy of manners.

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This review of Cookie's Fortune (1999) was written by Kevin Lally and published by Film Journal International on 01 Jan 2000.

Cookie's Fortune has generally received positive reviews.

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