Review of Cookie's Fortune (1999) by Yuri M — 18 Jul 2007

This was pretty funny and yet very disturbing.

This review of Cookie's Fortune (1999) was written by Yuri M on 18 Jul 2007.

Cookie's Fortune has generally received positive reviews.

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Grandious Southern Dramedy by the Master Robert Altman…

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By Jordan F (406) on 19 Jan 2011

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By Michael H (3,299) on 09 Feb 2008

An uneven film that doesn't quite know whether it's a comedy or a quirky tone poem of the South…

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By Pedro S (129) on 05 Jun 2008

It's a great movie, a bit slow, but the history is really nice…

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By Angelica D (26) on 19 Mar 2009

I really enjoyed this film. It had a great ensemble cast, beautiful lighting and cinematography…

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By Jason M (2,623) on 19 Jun 2011

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

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By Shawn M (1,280) on 18 Apr 2012

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 Erika R (152) on 08 Jun 2012

Interesting, I starting watching it after it had started and in french no less...so I don't know for sure whether or not I retained everything…

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