Review of Cookie's Fortune (1999) by Jason M — 19 Jun 2011

One of altmans more mainstream films. Not amongst his best but plenty to enjoy.

This review of Cookie's Fortune (1999) was written by Jason M on 19 Jun 2011.

Cookie's Fortune has generally received positive reviews.

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Great cast, good story. I really love how it all ends…

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By Claudia Puig (2,080) for USA Today (4,117) on 29 Dec 2010

As a source of light pleasure and solid laughs, it delivers. This particular cookie may not fill the belly, but it goes down easy…

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By Nina L (120) on 16 Apr 2009

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By Angelica D (26) on 19 Mar 2009

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By Michael M (3,845) on 29 Oct 2007

There's nothing particularly special about Cookie's fortune, it's just so endearing and innocent I can't help loving it…

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By Carrie S (163) on 20 Dec 2009

This is a great film by Robert Altman. I enjoyed watching this picture a lot…

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Altman at his finest...characters moving around everywhere...great dialogue and just an overall sense of satisfaction upon watching...great work…

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By Felicia C (45) on 10 Oct 2007

Most people haven't seen it, but is Altman genius. Hilarious if you listen to the one-liners, about the folly of people…

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