Cookies Fortune

  • 1999


MOVIE IS eccentric easygoing elusive delightful
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86 % Certified Fresh
$ 10 Million
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Positive Reviews 28
Negative reviews 7
Average Rating 3.5/5
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3.2
Cookies Fortune is a wittily diagrammed portrait of a small town shaken to its roots by this deceptive calamity. The movie, though, never really becom .. EW
5.0
He doesnt focus only on the foreground action, but allows supporting characters to lead their own lives on the edges. Rogerebert
4.5
Whats so distinctively charming is the easygoing tone, which manages to turn black comedy into a strangely gentle, touching and delicate affair. Time Out
4.0
Robert Altmans jaundiced eye absolutely twinkles in Cookies Fortune.
3.0
A great film performance wise, but you wonder what happened to the script. E Film Critic
5.0
Of course, this is an Altman film with its requisite menagerie of characters, so theres a whole lot more going on in Holly Springs. San Francisco Chronicle
5.0
What you dont trust, or dont believe, is the pleasant demeanor illuminating Cookies Fortune. San Francisco Chronicle
4.5
The frolicsome screenplay by Anne Rapp convincingly reveals the tolerance for idiosyncrasy in this small southern community. Spirituality And Practice
3.8
And, while this development shocks Camille, it doesnt prompt her to change her plans. ReelViews
4.4
Fortunately, competent acting and tight direction smooth out these wrinkles. Combust Ible Celluloid
1.5
Most of what transpires is low key, affectionate comedy and a fair amount of fun. Chicago Reader
4.5
The perfect melding of story, characters, actors and behind the camera talent, all under the expert control of Altman.
5.0
This film embodies the easy pace of southern life and has the usual assortment of goofy, but lovable characters. Lariat
3.8
Cookies loyal helper is arrested for killing her, even though hes so famously honest that the sheriff doesnt bother to lock the door of his cell. Cs Monitor
2.5
The problem with a story that relies almost exclusively on small talk is that they dont call it small talk for nothing. Internet Reviews
3.1
Altmans latest round robin relies a little too heavily on plot, plus some of the characterizations are too eccentric for their own good. But even a mi .. Internet Reviews
3.2
This serio comedy about an eccentric Southern family is a minor work in Altmans oeuvre, but its well acted and enjoyable. Emanuellevy
3.8
Its a Gods eye point of view that often doesnt work because having all the answers in advance can drain the picture of its intensity, but somehow Altm .. Q Network
1.5
Altmans digressive, shaggy dog style turns out to be well suited to Southern Gothic. Salon
1.5
Altman introduces us to a bunch of characters who amuse, apall, intrigue and irritate us, while being entirely recognisable variants on the folks who ..
4.4
The elusive quality in question is the element of realistic surprise. Mr Brown Movies
1.9
Its a shame, too, because the performances are the central saving grace (which isnt nearly enough to save any graces at all concerning this movie). The Movie Boy
5.0
A simple and subtle, yet outrageous and intricate, comedy with the kind of inconsequential embellishments that make all Altmans best films ring so tru .. Spliced Wire
3.1
Despite some lovely performances (though, sad to say, Patricia Neals isnt one of them) and charming moments, this meandering ensemble piece and its Te .. Movies Tv Guide
2.8
Altman doesnt penetrate deeper than the story itself takes us, even if it is tightly directed with no visible flaws in the story line. Dennis Schwartz Reviews
4.5
It is an excellent marriage of a solid script and quality performances, richly textured and steeped in character. Film Quips Online
1.5
Despite several silly twists near the end, the acting is quite charming. Film 4
1.5
The old energy and bite may be lacking, but at least this lazy, amiable shaggy dog story was made in the same freewheeling, idiosyncratic way as Altma .. Bfi
4.4
It is a sunny, delightful, dreamy comedy, filled with lovely performances, skillful direction and topped off with an understated, clever, extraordinar .. Film Blather
2.5
There are no real surprises and the twists that Altman throws us seem cooked up at the last minute and wind up uninteresting. Need Coffee
3.0
Then came the eerie, unsettling The Gingerbread Man, a stock John Grisham story (his first original for the screen and his weakest story to date) tran .. Nitrate Online
3.5
Altmans film is commendable in its unfashionable insistence on the essential insignificance of race. World Socialist Web Site
4.5
Theres no major message in this Cookie, only a fortune that reads, You will have a good time. Boston Phoenix
3.5
Enough twists and turns to satisfy the most diehard mystery lover, as well as memorable characters and funny dialog for those of us who need a little .. Gost Dog
3.8
An easygoing portrait of a small Southern town and its eccentric inhabitants. Cine Matter
3.8
A charming, quirky tale of small town intrigue featuring a crackerjack cast.
1.5
Though its the screen equivalent of cotton candy,Fortune is made with a very high grade of sugar. IMDB



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