overrated

Another reminder to me why I don't dig Robert Altman that much anymore; another all-star cast in a completely shapeless and pointless movie

Very enjoyable small-town portrait from Altman and writer Anne Rapp (who collaborated the following year in the equally under-appreciated "Dr. T and the Women"). The fact that several of Altman's later works (such as this one) received little by way of praise says less about Altman's art than it does about the diminishing critical judgment of the audiences (whether casual cinema-goers or professional critics) viewing his work.

It's actually very funny at times, with great performances from Julianne Moore and Charles Dutton. I'm not a big Glenn Close fan but she's pretty good here. Altman imbues the film with his trademark lack of plot and deliberate pace and it's probably all the better for it.

Combining broad wit with intelligent characterizations and Robert Altman's standard cinematic evocation of human spirit, Cookie's Fortune ascends beyond what might have been the limitations of a low-key premise to become equally fun and spiritual. Complementing his top-form cast with an air of soul and aesthetic nous, Altman ensures that this perhaps-minor comic film doesn't make one long for the superior McCabe & Mrs. Miller and The Company so much as it reminds of a director's acumen.

Small town Southern America is the setting for this black comedy about an aging woman who's suicide is covered up by her greedy neice, and the town becomes the centre of a murder investigation. No, this isn't a full blown detective film but a leisurely character driven piece from Robert Altman. The ensemble cast is outstanding (even Chris O'Donnell does a fair job as a dopey rookie cop) but if you want fast moving, this isn't for you. Gentle, interesting but not Altman's best

Not bad.

Altman directs this pleasing enough small town thriller with clever characters at a pace best described as slow. While this suits the picture, there's nothing here to capture the imagination, nor is there any emotion to make the show stand out.

Fabulous! The actors are all at the top of their game, and Charles Dutton is just phenomenal. All the varying and varied threads weave together in a supremely satisfying way; this movie has true heart and a deep, witty, wise soul. Great stuff!

A refreshing comedy with characters to care for. It's slow, but worth the trip.