Review of Cookie's Fortune (1999) by Eugene Novikov for Film Blather — 01 Jan 2000

It is a sunny, delightful, dreamy comedy, filled with lovely performances, skillful direction and topped off with an understated, clever, extraordinary script.

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This review of Cookie's Fortune (1999) was written by Eugene Novikov and published by Film Blather on 01 Jan 2000.

Cookie's Fortune has generally received positive reviews.

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