Review of Cake (2014) by Donia H — 18 Mar 2016

This movie didn't work for me at all and I adore Jennifer Aniston. I believe that her forte is comedy or semi comedy not pathos.

This review of Cake (2014) was written by Donia H on 18 Mar 2016.

Cake has generally received mixed reviews.

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