Glenn Close,
Julianne Moore,
Liv Tyler,
Chris O'Donnell,
Charles S. Dutton
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Robert Altman directed this bittersweet ensemble piece about an eccentric and entangled group of family and friends living in the Deep South. Jewel Mae "Cookie" Orcutt (Patricia Neal) is the widowed m... read more
DVD Release Date: May 1, 2001
Stats: 187 reviews
"Cookie's Fortune" is a sharp, dazzling dark comedy from Robert Altman. Anne Rapp's screenplay both captures the essence of small town life and character as well as satirizes it. The 'murder' mystery centerpiece is clever, funny and unique. Punctuated by a fantastic ensemble, fea... read more
Nothing amazing but a solid small town dramedy/mystery that's well acted and amusing. I haven't seen most of Altman's work before but this seems very much his style from what I've seen.
This isn't Altman's best, but having said that Altman is also easily one of my favourite directors - so even when he is not at his best, he never fails to entertain. And entertaining this is, a quirky, very Southern comedy with endearing characters. Julianne Moore is hilarious as... read more
Altman at his finest...characters moving around everywhere...great dialogue and just an overall sense of satisfaction upon watching...great work...
this is altman's 4th to last film and it is a wonderful black comedy that is set in the deep south. all types of mishaps, comic and poignant come about when elderly jewel mae orcutt(patricia neal) decides to join her husband buck in the afterlife.
I think of this as my own private Robert Altman masterpiece, since I know of about three people who have seen it. The story is simple and amazing. Glenn Close gives the performance of her career, and the rest of the cast is equally as strong. What Altman did so wrong in 'Gosford... read more
Fantastic re-creation of small town atmosphere by Altman and the gang. The whole cast is good, but Dutton stands out.
I'm a huge Charles Dutton fan. This movie is special to me because it was filmed in my hometown (Holly Springs).
Cookie's Fortune is a wittily diagrammed portrait of a small town shaken to its roots by this deceptive calamity. The movie, though, never really becomes more than a diagram. Full Review
The deceptively modest Cookie's Fortune may or not be Robert Altman's best film in years, but it is certainly his most pleasurable. Full Review
This movie delivers agreeable performances and a charming, amusing story that offers little in the way of substance. Full Review
Cookie's Fortune is Robert Altman's sunniest film, a warm-hearted comedy that somehow manages to deal with death and murder charges without even containing a real villain. Full Review
One well-telegraphed disclosure is heartwarmingly self-congratulatory, the other genealogical bombshell totally inconsequential. Full Review
Altman's folkloric feints and throwaways are very easy on the eyes; he shows off his townspeople with such affection that after a while they begin to glow. The movie is a jaunty little jape. Full Review
Altman's digressive, shaggy-dog style turns out to be well-suited to Southern Gothic. Full Review
Robert Altman has delivered a lot of surprises in his long directing career, and his new comedy, Cookie's Fortune, is one of the most refreshing -- not because it's so good, but because it's so sweet ... Full Review
The sweet assurance and guerrilla wit of Robert Altman's vintage ensemble films makes a serenely captivating return. Full Review
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