Review of Cookie's Fortune (1999) by Radek C — 31 Mar 2009

It's crazy, ridiculous and melancholy... but it's neither a drama nor a comedy, some sort of a mix-up. Surely, Altman's not one of my top 10 favourite directors. I just don't get the guy.

This review of Cookie's Fortune (1999) was written by Radek C on 31 Mar 2009.

Cookie's Fortune has generally received positive reviews.

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