Review of Cookie's Fortune (1999) by Nickie F — 11 Jun 2007

Altman and Rapp captured crazy Southerners to a T. Perfect cast, especially Close and Moore, hilarious script, & damn easier to follow than any other Altman flicks I've seen.

This review of Cookie's Fortune (1999) was written by Nickie F on 11 Jun 2007.

Cookie's Fortune has generally received positive reviews.

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