Review of Cookie's Fortune (1999) by Dustin Putman for TheFilmFile.com — 01 Jan 2000

Unfortunately falls into Altman's pile of disappointments.

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This review of Cookie's Fortune (1999) was written by Dustin Putman and published by TheFilmFile.com on 01 Jan 2000.

Cookie's Fortune has generally received positive reviews.

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