Cake
| Release Date: January 23, 2015
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annbdMay 3, 2018
If you are in a period of depression or this is your everyday struggle with life and basically you are full of s***, then you will feel the connection and be totally satisfied with the film. I guess people find this movie boring, because ofIf you are in a period of depression or this is your everyday struggle with life and basically you are full of s***, then you will feel the connection and be totally satisfied with the film. I guess people find this movie boring, because of it's subject. And the subject is depression, so basically nothing should be happening, because this is what depression is - only clouds, no events, no wishes .


Anyway, I find this movie outstanding and Jennifer Aniston's performance brilliant. For people, who say they don't like the movie - okay, but for those, who claim Aniston acted badly - I'm very sorry, but your judgment for acting is too incorrect to write reviews for films. To critics I can say - your opinion for movies are almost every time wrong, too exaggerated or too underestimating. This time is no exception. Open your eyes and mind, it's funny in bad way.… Expand
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DamionJan 27, 2015
It’s official.

Jennifer Aniston has been robbed of an Oscar. And a Golden Globe and a Screen Actor’s Guild Award, for that matter. In a year that gave us an extraordinary array of lead roles for men and an even more extraordinaryIt’s official.

Jennifer Aniston has been robbed of an Oscar.

And a Golden Globe and a Screen Actor’s Guild Award, for that matter.

In a year that gave us an extraordinary array of lead roles for men and an even more extraordinary roles for supporting women, 2014 proved to not offer too many truly memorable roles for leading women.

And with all due respect, as much as I utterly adore this year’s award-snagger and Oscar front runner Julianne Moore and think she has been deserving more than once for the little gold guy, it is officially an outrage that Jennifer Aniston did not get an Oscar nomination.

Because she should have won.

“Cake” is an utterly heartbreaking yet breathtaking look at the pain of loss, both physical and emotional, and the seemingly impossible task of finding the strength to go on. Or even get up.

Aniston is nothing short of astonishing as Claire Bennett, a woman who has just about lost everything but a slim will to live, a loyal housekeeper, crippling remorse and the ability to find reasons to just barely get through her day through the help of Percocet, wine, arguments and awkward casual sex.

And then she stalks Roy.

The less you know about the film, no doubt the more you will gain, but this study of pain and loss and stumbling upon that one little thing that might just give you a little more strength than you had yesterday is one of the most astounding films of this year or any in recent memory.

Not only will Aniston leave you in awe like she has never done before in the single best role of her career thus far, both Sam Worthington and Adrianna Barrazza are utterly brilliant in their supporting roles and both could easily have garnered nominations in a less competitive year for those categories.

“Cake” didn’t just move me…it sunk right into my soul and gave me a better understanding of the human condition of sorrow…the likes of which I hope I never have to experience myself.… Expand
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LowbrowCinemaJan 27, 2015
Can Jennifer Aniston do no wrong? After seeing CAKE I realized how much I have loved Aniston in every dramatic and challenging role. In CAKE, she captures the small nuances of a troubled, angry, mean, and actually pretty rotten woman. And yetCan Jennifer Aniston do no wrong? After seeing CAKE I realized how much I have loved Aniston in every dramatic and challenging role. In CAKE, she captures the small nuances of a troubled, angry, mean, and actually pretty rotten woman. And yet we have such empathy for this awful contemporary creature. The film has the guts to not tell us why this woman has become who she is. Only organically through moments of conversation and small hints do we find out. Despite her profound loss and sorrow, she has been abandoned by everyone around you. You would do the same the film has the courage to state. CAKE is a film with a strong position against our new age influenced culture with its focus on closure and "my truth." Who gives a damn about you. Life can suck. Grow up. I wish that CAKE were better staying away from Hollywood plot points but these misses do not undermine the overall strengths of CAKE.… Expand
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davein310Jan 23, 2015
Don't write a lot of reviews, but I have to counteract the reviews given by holier than thou professional critics. If you or someone you know has been through extreme emotional and/or physical pain, then this movie should be seen. I can'tDon't write a lot of reviews, but I have to counteract the reviews given by holier than thou professional critics. If you or someone you know has been through extreme emotional and/or physical pain, then this movie should be seen. I can't believe Aniston didn't get a nomination. So good. Some very funny moments, but it definitely left a lump in my throat more than a few times.… Expand
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beingryanjudeJan 24, 2015
With one of the most honest, raw and frankly beautiful performances of her career, Jennifer Aniston may finally receive the Oscar attention she deserves. Cake is subtle and poignant. It strikes at your heart--you cringe and you laugh. AWith one of the most honest, raw and frankly beautiful performances of her career, Jennifer Aniston may finally receive the Oscar attention she deserves. Cake is subtle and poignant. It strikes at your heart--you cringe and you laugh. A perfect telling of struggles in life.… Expand
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LynJun 9, 2015
She's still gorgeous, of course, but Jennifer Aniston finally has reached the point where some pretty good makeup and a depressed demeanor can make her look at lot more relatable. I wanted to compare it with "The Good Girl," another prettyShe's still gorgeous, of course, but Jennifer Aniston finally has reached the point where some pretty good makeup and a depressed demeanor can make her look at lot more relatable. I wanted to compare it with "The Good Girl," another pretty good portrayal by her that couldn't quite make you believe her in a blue-collar setting. I thought she was good as this depressed woman with every reason to give up on life. The problem here was that so many actresses have done the grieving mother in a way that rips your heart out ... Nicole Kidman, Naomi Watts, Mary Tyler Moore, and maybe most stunningly, Laura Morante in "The Son's Room" (Italian). "Cake" just isn't different enough or strong enough overall to compare with those films. Neither is Aniston, but her portrayal of depression is convincing.… Expand
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ledaumasJan 25, 2015
Depressing movie, depressing role. But what a genius Jennifer Aniston is with her ability to make a sad scene funny. She didn't get the Oscar nod because it's a depressing character with limited redemption. But someday, with the right role,Depressing movie, depressing role. But what a genius Jennifer Aniston is with her ability to make a sad scene funny. She didn't get the Oscar nod because it's a depressing character with limited redemption. But someday, with the right role, that nod will come.… Expand
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foxgroveFeb 21, 2015
Despite an un-prepossessing title Cake is an absorbing and surprisingly moving little film that in the main eschews obvious sentiment and cliché. It tells the story of Claire Bennett, a young woman suffering from chronic back pain following aDespite an un-prepossessing title Cake is an absorbing and surprisingly moving little film that in the main eschews obvious sentiment and cliché. It tells the story of Claire Bennett, a young woman suffering from chronic back pain following a car accident that also killed her young son. The film affords an actress ample opportunity to knock it out of the park and comedy queen Jennifer Aniston is certainly up to the task. She portrays Claire as both angry and unlikeable, but still manages to elicit empathy for her plight. The screenplay doesn’t lay all its cards on the table from the outset so one is always alert to what this woman’s back story is. The revelation when it comes is not really a big surprise as such, but the drip feeding of information certainly keeps one watching. Supporting characters are well delineated even if the scenes with Sam Worthington are probably the most conventional. Ultimately, though, this is a film that is totally reliant on the credibility brought to the table by its lead actress and Aniston is devastatingly good. Her scenes with Adriana Barraza in particular are especially captivating. Underrated as an actress Aniston is not only one of the best comedienne’s working in films today but here proves her dramatic chops also. It may be a role that had one eye on Oscar, but in this case it would have been totally deserved. I haven’t seen Moore’s ‘Still Alice’ performance yet (although the trailer makes it look like a TV movie of the week), but as far as Witherspoon, Cotillard, Jones and Pike are concerned, my vote would have unquestionably gone to Aniston.… Expand
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LeZeeAug 18, 2015
Aniston at best!

Might be this is what I was expecting from Aniston from a long ago. Since break-up with Brad Pitt, probably after 'Marley & Me', she has not given any best performance. This is her best shot to till date, maybe in herAniston at best!

Might be this is what I was expecting from Aniston from a long ago. Since break-up with Brad Pitt, probably after 'Marley & Me', she has not given any best performance. This is her best shot to till date, maybe in her whole career. She would have not won, but her snub from the Oscar nominee was not justified. Unlike men, who gets better by aging, women are the opposite. In the old days I used to like Aniston, but nowadays, I don't know. In this film she has done without makeup, well, that's an honest attempt.

Not a spellbinding narration, but it was all about Aniston's performance. There are a couple of cameo appearances, well, all the other character in the movie is like a cameo, including Sam Worthington's, but excluding our heroine. Worth watching this only for her performance, not for the story.

The past events should have been explained to let us know the truth along with the portrayal of the present. But it was kind of realism, I won't doubt about that, but sometime cinematic needs a proper detail rather than straightforward. Really a good movie, simultaneously not great as to praise the direction or the presentation that slightly missed the opportunity to be an awesome flick.

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lukechristianscApr 24, 2015
The film wants us to care about Jennifer Aniston's character but her character is dark,loathe and I did not find her like able. Aniston takes a break from the comedies, her drama chops are worth watching. The cast: Adriana Barraza, AnnaThe film wants us to care about Jennifer Aniston's character but her character is dark,loathe and I did not find her like able. Aniston takes a break from the comedies, her drama chops are worth watching. The cast: Adriana Barraza, Anna Kendrick, Sam Worthington and Felicity Hoffman this cast is sort of why the film is like able also Oscar worthy than the main character. The film is like an emotional roller coaster ride sometimes it's enjoyable and sometimes you don't know how it's gonna impact you after you watch it. Grade B-… Expand
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Brent_MarchantFeb 1, 2015
Despite tendencies toward a lack of subtlety and occasionally trite cinematography, this engaging offering features an outstanding performance by Jennifer Aniston as a woman in chronic pain, both physically and emotionally, seeking to find aDespite tendencies toward a lack of subtlety and occasionally trite cinematography, this engaging offering features an outstanding performance by Jennifer Aniston as a woman in chronic pain, both physically and emotionally, seeking to find a way out. This moving story never disappoints, with its emotional heart tugs and acerbic wit providing an intriguing mix of emotions. It's a film that deserves far more attention than it has received.… Expand
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Derek1101Feb 13, 2015
This movie shined in a lot of areas and it fizzled in a lot of areas as well, as shown through the moderate reviews this movie has gotten. The one thing I can say that was continuous however was Jennifer Aniston's portrayal of Claire Bennett,This movie shined in a lot of areas and it fizzled in a lot of areas as well, as shown through the moderate reviews this movie has gotten. The one thing I can say that was continuous however was Jennifer Aniston's portrayal of Claire Bennett, a woman after going through devastating loss, trauma, and chronic pain tries to put the pieces of her life together with her housekeeper and "best friend" Silvana. The heartbreaking performance of Claire by Jennifer was so exquisite and just like so many others have said Oscar worthy. This movie had it's odd moments and was a little too Twin Peaks for me at times but the overall message is what keeps me going back to it time and time again, that we have a choice to either let go when life throws it's crap at us, or we can fight back kicking and screaming. Highly recommend it if you are a big Jen fan as well, and/or if you need a re-boost in your mindset.… Expand
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amcgrath17Apr 27, 2015
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Loved this movie! Jennifer suited the role perfectly, no one else could have done it better! A movie about a drug addiction mixed with depression, its a sad story but i can understand the circumstances! I think its a must see!!… Expand
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