Review of Cookie's Fortune (1999) by David H — 27 Feb 2011

Grandious Southern Dramedy by the Master Robert Altman!!! Charming Characters, Cozy Southern Life, Perfect Cinematography, Bombastic Soundtrack, Hillarious Pictures of the Mississippi Nature, Perfect Cast!!! This is defently a Burner!!!

This review of Cookie's Fortune (1999) was written by David H on 27 Feb 2011.

Cookie's Fortune has generally received positive reviews.

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