Review of Cookie's Fortune (1999) by Amanda M — 12 Jun 2007

This is definately my favorite Robert Altman film, despite the fact that it's not nearly as well-known as others. Brilliant cast and a humor that builds upon itself with each repeated viewing.

This review of Cookie's Fortune (1999) was written by Amanda M on 12 Jun 2007.

Cookie's Fortune has generally received positive reviews.

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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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