Review of Cake (2014) by Courtney D — 04 Aug 2016

Aniston delivers a stellar performance in a film that is bleak and rather forgettable.

This review of Cake (2014) was written by Courtney D on 04 Aug 2016.

Cake has generally received mixed reviews.

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