Review of Cookie's Fortune (1999) by M E — 07 Jun 2007

I'll fight anyone who says it's not Altman's best movie. Forget "The Player," "Nashville," and "M*A*S*H," because this is his tightest narrative with his best cast.

This review of Cookie's Fortune (1999) was written by M E on 07 Jun 2007.

Cookie's Fortune has generally received positive reviews.

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