Review of Cake (2014) by Jason A — 26 Jan 2015

My Favorite Film Is 1941's Citizen Kane.

This review of Cake (2014) was written by Jason A on 26 Jan 2015.

Cake has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Jonathan Kiefer (305) for SF Weekly (560) on 31 Dec 2015

In Cake, [Aniston]'s stiff, suffering, and suicidal, your mostly unwelcoming hostess for an extended pity party of personal tragedy…

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By Dee O'donoghue (29) for Film Ireland Magazine (354) on 11 May 2016

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By Bruno V (991) on 13 Sep 2016

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By Emily A (464) on 15 Dec 2015

How was this not better received?!? Anna Kendrick's ghost was tacky and stupid though…

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By Troy K (898) on 27 Feb 2016

Really enjoyed this movie; I have a renewed admiration for Jennifer Aniston as an actress. Sam Worthington was a nice bonus ð…

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By Christopher B (2,528) on 12 Jul 2016

This movie truly moved me. Fantastic performance by Jennifer Aniston - I dare say her best yet…

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By Movie G (97) on 15 Jul 2017

Contrary to the opinion in the critics' consensus, there is a depth to this film - and a warmth - though these are not easily apparent…

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By Anthony C (1,179) on 05 Nov 2016

This was an excellent movie! This was done very well and phenomenal. Loved Jennifer Anniston in this movie because she had a great role…

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By David T (1,513) on 17 Dec 2015

Crappy. Limited plot. Nothing in any of the characters to like. Waste of time…

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