Review of The Cake Eaters (2007) by Jessica H — 21 Aug 2011

Average movie with very good performances that couldn't make it into anything special because the script was so crap.

This review of The Cake Eaters (2007) was written by Jessica H on 21 Aug 2011.

The Cake Eaters has generally received mixed reviews.

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