Review of The Fortune Cookie (1966) by Kayla K — 18 Jul 2008

The odd couple meets fraudulent lawsuits!

I enjoy Matthau's fast talking, but I loved Lemmon's struggle with what one wants vs. the right thing to do.

Boom Boom Jackson steals the show!

This review of The Fortune Cookie (1966) was written by Kayla K on 18 Jul 2008.

The Fortune Cookie has generally received positive reviews.

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