Review of Cookie's Fortune (1999) by Susan Granger for rec.arts.movies.reviews — 01 Jan 2000

A deliciously nutty black comedy of manners.

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This review of Cookie's Fortune (1999) was written by Susan Granger and published by rec.arts.movies.reviews on 01 Jan 2000.

Cookie's Fortune has generally received positive reviews.

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