Review of Cake (2015) by Lyn — 09 Jun 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 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.
This review of Cake (2015) was written by Lyn on 09 Jun 2015.
Cake has generally received positive reviews.
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